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Ana now a hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch in effect, shelters open

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Advisory for the Big Island until 1:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct 18).

At 10:30 p.m. weather radar showed moderate to heavy rainfall on portions of the Big Island due to Hurricane Ana. The most intense rainfall was over the upper Puna district near Glenwood and Mountain View and the Lower South Kohala and North Kona slopes.

Campers and hikers should avoid low lying flood prone areas. People should stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. The rainfall and runoff will cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle or on foot. Turn around, don’t drown.

This advisory may be extended if heavy rains continue.

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NWS Infrared Satellite Image Loop

NWS Infrared Satellite Image Loop


Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi talks about the threats from Hurricane Ana

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At 11 p.m. Friday (Oct 17) the center of hurricane Ana was located near latitude 17.8 north, longitude 157.4 west. Ana is moving toward the Northwest near 13 mph, 20 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through Saturday. A decrease in forward speed is expected Saturday night and Sunday, with a turn toward the West. On the forecast track, the center of Ana will pass about 150 miles Southwest of the Big Island tonight and about 175 miles Southwest of the rest of the main Hawaiian islands this weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph, 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through Saturday, with weakening expected on Sunday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles, 35 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles, 185 km.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb, 29.09 inches.

Wind Forecast
Gusts to tropical storm force are possible on the Big Island of Hawaii tonight, especially in showers and thunderstorms, and along south and west facing coasts. Tropical storm conditions are possible across the rest of the main Hawaiian islands over the weekend.

Surf Forecast
Large swells produced by Ana are expected to build over most of the main Hawaiian island chain through Saturday. Surf produced by these swells could potentially be damaging along exposed south and southeast shorelines through Sunday, though surf will diminish earlier on the Big Island.

Rainfall Forecast
Heavy rainfall associated with Ana will move over the the Big Island of Hawaii late tonight and early Saturday, with total rain accumulations between 4 and 6 inches expected, and isolated totals of 12 inches possible. Heavy rain could potentially affect the other islands Saturday and Sunday. This rainfall could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides.

Click for Civil Defense Hurricane Ana Audio Update for 6:45 p.m. October 17, 2014

Hawaii County Civil Defense Message

This is a Hurricane information update for Friday October 17th at 6:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Hawaii Island.

Hurricane Ana is located approximately 185 miles South Southwest of Kailua-Kona and moving Northwest at 13 miles per hour. Presently the system is showing maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour with higher gusts. In addition to the high winds, high surf and storm surge may be expected as well as heavy rains and thunder showers. Surf heights of 10 to 20 feet are currently forecasted for the Southeast facing shores of Hawaii Island. In addition and as the hurricane system travels north along the West side of Hawaii Island high surf and other storm impacts may be experienced across parts of West Hawaii from South Kona through South Kohala. All shoreline residents are advised to take precautions and to prepare for high surf and storm surge run up.

Present forecasts are calling for heavy rains and thunder showers across the areas of Puna, Ka‘u, and Kona and Hawaii Island will remain under a flood watch through Sunday.

Current forecasts indicate the affects of the storm system may be limited to the Southeast, South, and West Communities of Hawaii Island.

Due to the possible impacts of storm conditions the following hurricane shelters will be opened effective 12:00 noon today, Friday, October 17th:

  • Ka‘u High & Pahala Elementary School
  • Konawaena High School
  • Kealakehe High School
  • Waiakea High School
  • Pahoa High and Intermidiate School

People seeking shelter should bring personal items such as:

  • Water
  • Non-Perishable Food
  • Personal Items
  • Medications
  • Sleeping Bag or Blanket
  • All pets brought to the shelter must remain in a pet carrier

The National Weather Service Tropical Storm Watch for Hawaii Island remains in effect.

Due to the possible impacts of storm conditions and to insure the safety of our community the following closures and actions will be taken. Effective today, Friday October 17th the following parks are closed:

  • All county beach parks and all state parks
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

In addition, the following school closures will be implemented effective today, Friday, October 17th:

  • All public and charter schools
  • St. Joseph School
  • Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i Campus and all Kamehameha Preschools

Additionally, all inter-scholastic athletic events and student activities are canceled beginning today, through the weekend, resuming when schools reopen.

For schools not listed please contact that campus or school directly for further information.

Additional updates will be broadcasted as information becomes available.

Learn about hurricanes and how to prepare here: https://hawaii247.com/national-weather-service-on-hurricanes/

For a reminder of how to prepare for a possible hurricane read this or go to our ‘Be Prepared’ menu near the top of this page.

See current Central Pacific Hurricane Center tracking map here.

For links to the latest weather forecasts, reports, radar and satellite imagery visit our Weather Page at https://hawaii247.com/weather/

Full disk image taken of Earth at 5 p.m. HST, October 17, 2014. Click on image for larger view. Image courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project

Full disk image taken of Earth at 5 p.m. HST, October 17, 2014. Click on image for larger view. Image courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project

One Response to “Ana now a hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch in effect, shelters open”

  1. Scottie Pippen says:

    This is Stupid!!!! No mo even rain shower or wind….katangahan Ito, nagpapaniwala kayo sa weather forecast na iyan…KALOKOHAN!!!

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