Critical HLS Hurricane/Tropical Local Statment — Fri Aug 23, 2024 5:27 AM

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Tropical Storm Hone Local Statement Advisory Number 4
National Weather Service Honolulu HI  CP012024
1123 PM HST Thu Aug 22 2024

This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**HONE EXPECTED TO BRING INCREASING WIND AND RAIN TO THE BIG ISLAND
THIS WEEKEND**

NEW INFORMATION
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* 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 720 miles east-southeast of Hilo
    - 16.1N 144.8W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Hone, located about 720 miles east-southeast of Hilo
at 11 pm HST, is expected to gradually strengthen and continue moving
toward the west over the next few days. The latest forecast track
brings the center of Hone near the South Point of the Big Island
from Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.
Hone will then strengthen to a Hurricane late Sunday as it passes
south of Oahu and Molokai.

Winds associated with Hone will increase over the Big Island on
Saturday and may become locally damaging by nightfall. Tropical
storm conditions, with sustained winds over 39 mph, are possible
Saturday night into Sunday. Winds will be the strongest where they
blow over island mountains, through passes, and downslope from
higher terrain. This includes areas like the Humuula Saddle, the
Waimea Saddle, leeward Kohala, and South Point.

Persistent rainbands within the deep tropical moisture on the north
side of Hone may bring excessive rainfall and flash flooding to
portions of the Big Island starting Saturday afternoon and
continuing through the remainder of the weekend. The Hamakua, Hilo,
Puna, and Kau Districts appear to have the highest risk for flash
flooding. A few heavy showers and thunderstorms may persist over
leeward and upslope portions of the Big Island into Monday.

Swells associated with Hone are expected to bring high surf and
strong rip currents to east and southeast facing shores of the Big
Island, from late Saturday through Sunday. Listen for later High
Surf Advisories or Warnings that may be needed for further
information.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
portions of the Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Little to no storm surge flooding:
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip
          currents are possible.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding
          are needed.
        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor
          forecasts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across portions of the Big Island:
    - 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow all advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
a low-lying or poor drainage area, plan to move to safe shelter on
higher ground.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Honolulu HI around 6 AM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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