[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Lane Local Statement Advisory Number 27
National Weather Service Honolulu HI  EP142018
527 AM HST Tue Aug 21 2018

This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**MAJOR HURRICANE LANE IS EXPECTED TO TURN TOWARD THE MAIN HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS LATER THIS WEEK**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Big Island Interior, Big
      Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Haleakala Summit,
      Kahoolawe, Kohala, Kona, Lanai Makai, Lanai Mauka, Leeward
      Haleakala, Maui Central Valley, Maui Leeward West, Maui
      Windward West, Molokai Leeward, Molokai Windward, South Big
      Island, and Windward Haleakala

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Big Island Interior, Big
      Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Haleakala Summit,
      Kahoolawe, Kohala, Kona, Lanai Makai, Lanai Mauka, Leeward
      Haleakala, Maui Central Valley, Maui Leeward West, Maui
      Windward West, Molokai Leeward, Molokai Windward, South Big
      Island, and Windward Haleakala

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 430 miles south-southeast of Hilo or about 460 miles
      south-southeast of Kailua-Kona
    - 14.1N 152.3W
    - Storm Intensity 150 mph
    - Movement West or 275 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Lane is expected to turn northwest toward the main
Hawaiian Islands later this week. As Lane approaches the Big Island the
south through west sections of the island may experience tropical
storm conditions with winds 30 mph or greater starting on Wednesday night.

Deep tropical moisture associated with Lane will spread across all
islands. Expect periods of heavy rainfall, especially along the
southeast and east facing slopes. Storm total rainfall amounts of
10 to 15 inches with local amounts greater than 20 inches possible.

Swell generated by Lane could bring very large and rough surf
and dangerous rip currents for south and southeast facing shores.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across Maui County and Hawaii County. The highest
threat of heavy rainfall and flooding is expected along southeast Big Island.
Potential impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
      destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across Maui and Hawaii County.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across the Hawaiian islands.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Prepare for locally hazardous high surf with coastal impacts along
south and southeast facing shores of Maui and Hawaii County.

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

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind, falling
trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move, relocate to
a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep roadways open
for those under evacuation orders.

If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time to
get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle ahead of time.

Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose items and
pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving.

* 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 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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

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.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

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

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 11 AM HST, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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