The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Hurricane Warning for eight zones across Hawaii’s Big Island, effective as of 4:49 p.m. HST on August 13. The warning covers the Big Island Summit, Interior, Kohala, East, North, Kona, South, and Southeast regions.
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions—including sustained winds of 74 mph or higher—are expected within the warning area within 36 hours or less. This is different from a Hurricane Watch, which indicates a threat within 48 hours.
What You Might Notice
Residents and visitors in affected zones should prepare for damaging winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf, and potential flooding. Power outages are common during hurricanes. Road conditions may deteriorate rapidly, and outdoor activities should be avoided once conditions worsen.
Who Is Affected: Anyone on the Big Island in the eight designated zones should treat this warning seriously. If you’re in an evacuation zone, follow local guidance immediately. Those outside warning areas should still monitor conditions, as hurricanes can shift.
Three Practical Steps
1. Secure Your Space: Bring outdoor items inside, trim loose branches, and ensure your home is clear of debris that wind can move. Check that windows and doors close properly.
2. Stock Essentials: Fill bathtubs and containers with water (for drinking and sanitation), charge all devices and power banks, and gather a 72-hour supply of non-perishable food, medications, and first aid supplies.
3. Have a Communication Plan: Identify an out-of-area contact person and ensure family members know how to reach each other if local networks fail. Keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio tuned to local emergency broadcasts.
Monitor the National Weather Service Honolulu office for updates every few hours, as hurricane intensity and track can change. Obey all evacuation orders without delay.
For real-time space weather and environmental alerts, visit the SurvivalSiren dashboard at https://survivalsiren.com/spaceweather/feed.html, powered by NOAA data.
Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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Sky & Solar Conditions at the Time
Moon: New Moon (3% illuminated), in Virgo.
Notable planetary angles: Mercury sextile Venus (60°), Mercury conjunct Jupiter (2°), Venus sextile Jupiter (57°).
Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 3.0; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
This is a factual snapshot, not a claim of cause and effect – researchers are divided on whether lunar, planetary or solar factors influence seismic or weather activity. It’s included so readers can track the pattern for themselves over time.
