Red Flag Warning For Leeward Areas Of All Islands Saturday From 10 AM To 6 PM
News release from NOAA, 416 PM HST Fri Aug 23 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS SATURDAY...
Niihau-Kauai South-Kauai Southwest-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-
Ewa Plain-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Koolau Leeward-
Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-
Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS...
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM HST Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WIND...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with localized gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 40 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.
High winds contribute to wildfire hazard. Delay activities that could throw off sparks until the wind dies down.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
For actions you can take to protect life and property from wildfires, visit the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization at https://www.hawaiiwildfire.org/home
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Hawaiian Electric is monitoring Tropical Storm Hone closely and making preparations for potential impacts
Hawaiian Electric has activated its emergency response plan
We are making preparations to quickly respond to customer outages and other impacts to our systems
We urge customers to make preparations and take safety precautions
News Release from HEI 8/23/2024
HILO, August 23, 2024 – As Tropical Storm Hone moves closer to the state, Hawaiian Electric is preparing for potential impacts on Hawaii Island and urges customers to prepare now for possible power outages.
The company has activated its emergency response plan in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hone’s impact on Hawaii Island and has been making preparations to quickly respond to customer outages and other potential impacts to its systems. Some of these activities include arranging for additional resources including contractors and equipment, ensuring fuel supplies for trucks and other equipment are topped off, making plans to mobilize field crews and equipment to be staged in locations where they can respond as quickly as possible, and securing its facilities to ensure its employees and equipment are safe.
Strong winds and flooding can damage utility equipment or blow trees and debris into power lines, which can lead to outages. When the weather improves, power lines must be inspected, possibly involving aerial inspections using helicopters and drones, and any damage must be repaired before service can be restored.
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to review their family and business emergency plans, and to keep a close watch on the development of the storm and follow the advice of government officials. Preparation and safety tips are available at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter.
Safety is always Hawaiian Electric’s top priority. We urge customers to make it their top priority, too:
Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights, emergency generators, battery-operated (hand-crank or solar) radios, light sticks, and lanterns to be sure they are operational, and buy extra batteries.
Make sure you have a battery-powered radio on hand and listen for updates on the storm.
If someone in your home is dependent on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment, check backup facilities. Plan where to go should the need for evacuation occurs. If you need to go to the hospital or other emergency shelter, remember to take your medical equipment and medications with you to the facility.
If you plan to use a ladder while preparing your home for the storm, note the location of power lines before you begin. Be sure that ladders or scaffolds are far enough away so that you – and the ends of the tools you’re using – stay at least 10 feet away from power lines. Before lowering a TV antennae or satellite dish, make sure to turn off and unplug the TV.
If you plan to use a portable generator after the storm, make sure it is placed in a well-ventilated area outside the home, and be sure to carefully follow all instructions in the manufacturer’s manual.
Keep cash on hand. If power outages do occur, you may not be able to withdraw cash from banks or ATMs.
Turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings. If power goes out, this will keep food fresher longer.
Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive electronics. In the event of an outage, this will prevent damage to the equipment from surges when power is restored.
If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet or more away from all power lines. Warn others to stay away. On Hawai‘i Island, call Hawaiian Electric’s Trouble Line at 808-969-6666 or for emergency assistance call 911.
Visit hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter for more preparation and safety tips.
Hawaii Island outage information and updates will be posted on the company’s website, Facebook (HawaiianElectric), Instagram (@HawaiianElectric), and X (@HIElectricLight) accounts.
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(10) MEMBER ALERT: Kaua‘i Island... - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Facebook
News Release from KIUC, Aug 23, 2024
MEMBER ALERT: Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Hone and its potential impact to the island over the weekend.
Due to current forecasted wind and wind gust speeds, it is possible that KIUC will place circuits west of Halfway Bridge into sensitive settings, which could lead to greater than normal outage activity. KIUC may also choose to de-energize certain circuits based on changing weather conditions. These actions would be taken to prevent wildfire ignition and could occur without prior notice.
Members are encouraged to review their home and business emergency preparedness plans, and act accordingly in preparation for extended outages.
Members can prepare for outages by:
• Protecting your appliances and sensitive equipment from power outages and surges that may occur because of bad weather by using surge protectors
• Turning off and unplugging all unnecessary appliances or equipment during a storm
• Keeping a portable battery-powered radio and flashlights on hand with extra batteries
• Ensuring you have adequate backup power for any essential medical equipment
Remember, if you see any lines from utility poles on the ground, stay at least 30 feet clear, assume they are dangerous, and call 911.
Storm preparedness tips can be found on KIUC’s website: www.kiuc.coop/storm-sense. Guidance for wildfire preparedness can be found at www.kiuc.coop/wildfire. General emergency preparedness information can be found on the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency’s website.
Follow local media and KIUC's Facebook page for updated information on outages and weather advisories.