Hurricane Iselle Hawaii-Bound [merged]

[maph]

Looks like Hawaii may be in for very bad weather later in the week. Hurricane Iselle has been upgraded to Category 4, and is projected to hit Hawaii around Friday. Tropical Storm Julio is right behind, also currently on track for Hawaii. Still lots of time for a miss though!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_ep4.shtml?5-daynl#contents

 

[HatTrick]

Expected to weaken before hitting the islands, but will still make an impact.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/hurricane-iselle-to-impact-haw/31586142

 

[PearlCity]

We have a superstition about storms beginning with an "I" in Hawaii. The last two storms to hit were Iwa and Iniki.

 

[tompalm]

The big island around Hilo might get a lot of wind and rain, but by the time it hits Oahu it will just be heavy rain.

 

[PearlCity]

Iselle is not to concerning for me. Julio however looks like it's forcast to be a hurricane close to the islands and will come Sat/Sun, after the grounds are drenched from Iselle. Julio will cause some problems I think.

 

[burg1121]

We arrive in Kauai on Sunday who says timing isn't everything.

 

[Kauai Kid]

If you go watch the big waves just don't get too close. Sometimes several 30 footers get together and make a super wave that is a real killer--not that 30 foot waves aren't a big danger.

I was talking with an Hawaiian who had been on the island during Iniki. He said he'd never take an ice cube for granted the rest of his life.

After Iniki it was 13 months before you could get a drink with an ice cube in it.

If you get heavy rains find a good parking spot around Princeville and see if you can count all the waterfalls after the rain. Betcha you can't.

Be safe,


Sterling, (Hurricane Katrina survivor)

 

[burg1121]

Thanks for the advice. Why no ice cubes for a year?

 

[DeniseM]

Thanks for the advice. Why no ice cubes for a year?

No electricity.

 

[islandguy]

American has on their web site that you can rebook for flights 7-8 Aug.

I'm on a (Fri) 8 Aug inbound to OGG -- may just try my luck and keep my current schedule. Will decide Thur night.

 

[presley]

Message on HGVC log in screen:

Advisory

Travel Advisory: Hawaii

August 6, 2014 9:00am EST - Hilton Grand Vacations properties throughout Hawaii are proactively preparing for strong storm conditions as we keep a close watch on the projected path of Hurricane Iselle (now anticipated to make landfall Thursday as a tropical storm, accompanied by heavy rain, wind, and surf). The safety of our Owners, Guests and Team Members remains our top priority. All properties remain open at this time and the HGV resort management team will continue to monitor the situation and share updated information via this Advisory Message as further onsite news becomes available.

 

[PearlCity]

The latest is that Iselle will be a hurricane when it hits the big Island. They are currently under a hurricane warning

 

[Davey54321]

Marriott Vacation Club Facebook Posting - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Update: We are currently monitoring Hurricanes Iselle and Julio. Our Hawaiian sites that may be affected by the storms have begun taking the appropriate precautions. As always, the safety and security of our Owners, guests and associates is a top priority. For information regarding reservations, Owners should call Owner Services at 1-800-845-4226, and all other guests should call Customer Care at 1-800-860-9384.

 

[daventrina]

Against Earlier Predictions, Hurricane Iselle Isn't Slowing Down

Against Earlier Predictions, Hurricane Iselle Isn't Slowing Down

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/...6627.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009&ir=Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii residents prepared for what could be the first hurricane to hit the state in more than 20 years as weather officials said Wednesday that an approaching storm appears to have strengthened and will likely maintain its speed as it heads toward the islands.
Hurricane Iselle loomed about 600 miles east of Hilo, spinning at about 85 mph, forecasters said. It previously had been expected to weaken significantly before reaching land.
The storm is expected to lash the Big Island on Thursday with damaging winds, heavy rains and high surf. It's now on track to remain hurricane-strength or weaken only to a strong tropical storm, said meteorologist Derek Wroe.
Hurricane Julio, meanwhile, swirled closely behind at about 75 mph. Forecasters expect it to slowly strengthen and pass north of the Big Island sometime this weekend.​

 

[Clemson Fan]

Back to back hurricanes!

Wish us luck because we're about to get hit by back to back hurricanes!

 

[ricoba]

Good luck, be safe. Hopefully you have some supplies set aside, just in case.

 

[HatTrick]

An Earthquake, Too?!

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Hawaii Island ahead of Hurricane Iselle

 

[HatTrick]

 

[HatTrick]

Live stream of Hawaii News Now and KHON programming centered on the storms.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/category/198303/livestream

http://khon2.com/live-stream/

 

[Fisch]

Wish us luck because we're about to get hit by back to back hurricanes!

Are they hurricanes still or did they end up getting downgraded? Either way stay safe.

 

[HatTrick]

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[rickandcindy23]

We are here on the Big Island at Hilton Kings'Land. We move to Kohala Suites on Saturday, if we can move. There was apparently an earthquake this morning but we didn't feel it. Our daughter called our room, and we were still asleep this morning. She was upset because she hadn't heard from us after the earthquake. We may have felt a little something earlier. I thought the staff was out there securing the patio furniture.

 

[maph]

Good luck, Hawaii! Hope you all stay safe & dry!

 

[HatTrick]

We are here on the Big Island at Hilton Kings'Land. We move to Kohala Suites on Saturday, if we can move. There was apparently an earthquake this morning but we didn't feel it. Our daughter called our room, and we were still asleep this morning. She was upset because she hadn't heard from us after the earthquake. We may have felt a little something earlier. I thought the staff was out there securing the patio furniture.

The current expectation is for Iselle to exit the island in the Waikoloa area.

Stay safe!

 

[SueDonJ]

Good thoughts and prayers for all of you in the paths. Stay safe and dry.