01/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/31/2025 01:45
MEMA Alert...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LANAI IN MAUI...MAUI IN MAUI AND MOLOKAI IN MAUI COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM HST...
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Lanai City, Honokohau, Wailuku, Waihee,
Kapalua, Puunene, Waikapu, Kalaupapa National Park, Ualapue, Halawa
Valley, Waiehu, Kawela, Maalaea, Pukoo, Kamalo, Napili-Honokowai, and
Kaanapali.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM HST for
Hawaii.
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Special Weather Statement 108821140
The Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor the situation. Additional information may be found through your local TV and radio stations, or NOAA Weather Radio.
Visit the MEMA website at mauicounty.gov/emergency for preparedness tips and hazard information.