[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Hector Local Statement Advisory Number 31
National Weather Service Honolulu HI  EP102018
538 PM HST Tue Aug 7 2018

This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**FAR NORTHERN FRINGES OF HURRICANE HECTOR WILL BRUSH THE BIG ISLAND
ON WEDNESDAY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Big Island Interior, Big Island North and East, Big
      Island Summits, Kohala, Kona, and South Big Island

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Big Island Interior,
      Big Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Kohala, Kona,
      and South Big Island

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 570 miles east-southeast of Honolulu or about 360 miles
      southeast of Hilo
    - 16.6N 150.7W
    - Storm Intensity 130 mph
    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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On the forecast track the center of Hurricane Hector is expected to
pass within 100 to 150 miles south of the Big Island on Wednesday. The
effects of a hurricane are far-reaching and can extend well away from
the center. Tropical storm force winds and locally damaging gusts are
expected downslope from mountains, across elevated terrain, over
headlands, and through gaps.

Surf along east facing shores is building and is expected to peak
tonight and into early Wednesday at 12 to 15 feet for the Big Island
mainly for the Puna and Kau districts with 6 to 10 feet surf for
eastern Maui.

Rain bands in the northern fringe of Hurricane Hector will
affect the Puna, Kau, North Hilo, and South Hilo Districts of the Big
Island as the tropical cyclone passes south of the state on Wednesday and
Thursday. Rain showers may be locally heavy at times, particularly
over east to southeast facing slopes.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the Big Island. 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the Puna, Kau, North Hilo, and South Hilo Districts.
Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become
      swollen and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

Elsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Prepare for locally hazardous high surf with coastal impacts along
east facing shores of the Big Island. Higher tides this week
will increase the possibility of coastal inundation, due to a
combination of high surf and high tides.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local officials for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations in accordance with your
emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of
strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 12 AM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Kodama
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