HLSHFO HIZ023-026>028-051>054-180515- Tropical Storm Calvin Local Statement Advisory Number 25 National Weather Service Honolulu HI EP032023 1114 AM HST Mon Jul 17 2023 This product covers the Hawaiian islands **HURRICANE HUNTERS FLYING INTO TROPICAL STORM CALVIN** **TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAII COUNTY** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Big Island East, Big Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, and Kona * STORM INFORMATION: - About 990 miles east-southeast of Honolulu or about 790 miles east of Hilo - 17.3N 143.3W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement West or 275 degrees at 21 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ The center of Tropical Storm Calvin is forecast to pass over, or very close to, the Big Island of Hawaii from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Calvin is expected to weaken as it moves westward to the south of the other Hawaiian Islands Wednesday and Wednesday night, bringing the potential for some peripheral impacts. Primary impacts are expected on the Big Island, where a period of heavy rainfall is expected, as well as high surf along east facing shores, and locally strong wind gusts. Flooding rain will be possible as early as Tuesday evening on the Big Island, and chances for heavy rain is expected to increase for much of the state Tuesday night and Wednesday. Expect storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches across mainly windward portions of the Big Island, with about 1 to 4 inches of rainfall elsewhere. Coastal impacts associated with Calvin will include rapidly building surf Tuesday night through Wednesday. Surf heights will reach High Surf Advisory levels for most windward coasts, potentially reaching High Surf Warning levels (greater than 15 feet) along east facing shores of the Big Island. Although peak surf heights on the Big Island will likely occur around low tide Wednesday morning, some minor overwash and erosion is possible for exposed low-lying coastal areas. Locally strong winds may begin as early as Tuesday evening across parts of the Big Island, with north winds shifting to the northeast and east as Calvin moves westward. Winds will primarily be northeasterly over the smaller islands, strongest Wednesday and Wednesday night. It is important to note that the mountainous terrain of the islands can produce localized areas of enhanced winds, even well away from the tropical cyclone center. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the Hawaiian islands. Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across portions of windward and southeast Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across mainly windward and southeastern portions of the Big Island. Potential impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across other Hawaiian Islands from Kauai to Maui. * TORNADOES: Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the Hawaiian islands. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu HI around 5 PM HST, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$ $$