Hurricane Lane

[rickandcindy23]

We are here at Kahana Beach in West Maui off of Lower Honoapiilani Road, next to Sands of Kahana. The clouds are building but the water is still calm enough that a lot of people are swimming. I guess it's the calm before the storm.

I find the local news to be vague on the forecast, but I guess that is how it is with hurricanes.

 

[sdtugger]

You have to find the humor in these moments. Some crack hurricane preparations happening here at MKO. Last night all of the sprinklers along the roads were going full blast. Got to get everything watered before the big rains arrive. . Today the crews are out sweeping the roads with those big sweeper rigs. Got to make sure the grass clippings are swept up before the winds blow tree limbs around . . . .

 

[krj9999]

We're at Ko Olina currently in a 2BR lock-off and have 2 tubs! No mention of filling the tubs (or anything else) on the warning notices; just have a supply of bottled water. Perhaps there will be additional instructions forthcoming (though we're actually scheduled to fly to Maui on Friday ).

they dont suggest filling up the bathtub with water? (or do those rooms not have a tub)?

thats pretty much the norm for here in florida when a big storm is headed this way.

 

[DeniseM]

Personally, I would not want to fly on Friday. Have you asked the airline if you can push your flight back?

 

[Kapolei]

We're at Ko Olina currently in a 2BR lock-off and have 2 tubs! No mention of filling the tubs (or anything else) on the warning notices; just have a supply of bottled water. Perhaps there will be additional instructions forthcoming (though we're actually scheduled to fly to Maui on Friday ).

People usually fill their tubs so that there is water available for their toilet if the water supply shuts off. It is very unlikely water service will be lost in this storm. If you have drinking water you are good. If you need water for the toilet, there are plenty of water sources around the resort if you have a bucket.

Electricity loss is very possible if we get high winds If MKO has generators, you will stay cool even if the power goes out in the neighborhood.

 

[taterhed]

Very happy to hear that things are good so far!

Stay safe.....

 

[Kapolei]

Very happy to hear that things are good so far!

Stay safe.....

Half the Island has the day off. Most of the others were sent home early. Everything is quiet and calm while we wait for the storm.

 

[clifffaith]

Just thought to turn the Weather channel on. Some impressive pictures of water rushing over roads.

 

[krj9999]

Waiver is available; seats are available. Track is still uncertain. Very likely to rebook but not sure exactly when to rebook for yet.

Personally, I would not want to fly on Friday. Have you asked the airline if you can push your flight back?

 

[Kapolei]

Ko Olina folks should also be aware that the sewage infrastructure leading out of the resort has had its problems. Most of you have seen the temporary above ground pipe from the Four Seasons area. I am not saying any of this would fail. I am not an expert at that. I would just be aware of this if there is severe flooding in the area. Don’t assume the water on the street is clean.

 

[alwysonvac]

Photos/videos of flooding on the Big Island -
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/08/23/photo-galleries/photos-flooding-hurricane-lane-big-island/

Big Island: flooding, road closures and landslides - http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/...ises-in-east-hawaii-as-hurricane-lane-stalls/

 

[DaveNV]

Just crazy weather. Rainbow Falls is unrecognizable.

Stay safe, everyone!

Dave

 

[alwysonvac]

Communication Providers Prepare services for Hurricane
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/...ion-providers-prepare-services-for-hurricane/

Prepare for potential long power outages
https://www.khon2.com/news/local-ne...-power-outages-from-hurricane-lane/1388965171

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/23/hur...or-hawaiis-unusual-electric-power-system.html

 

[Kapolei]

Sirens are going off on Oahu. Nothing unusual happening yet. Mayor decided to turn them on.

 

[DeniseM]

Sirens are going off on Oahu.

They announced earlier that they were going to sound the alarm at 4:00 pm to get everyone off the streets.

 

[JIMinNC]

Latest advisory has shifted path a bit south and west, so the entire "zone of uncertainty" for the track now misses the islands. Also the hurricane warnings for the Big Island have been downgraded to Tropical Storm warnings:

 

[Sandy VDH]

That track helps with the winds but not necessarily the rain.

Glad I went spur of the moment last month, and got back 3 weeks ago.

No Hurricane and the volcano was still flowing.

 

[elizk]

Sorry about your vacation.
If it were me, I'd change flight to arrive Monday or wait until the Friday 5 pm tracking update (I think there's one at 5) to change, if storm is veering towards Oahu, or not on the predicted westerly turn. Hawaiian Air could still cancel your Sunday flight, and then you'd have to scramble to get on a Monday flight, if flights are resumed on Monday. There will still be plenty of rain, storm surf and potential flooding of the roads leading down to Waiohai. So would be better IMO, to wait a day longer for flooding and rain to subside

Thank you - you make a good point about the rain and possible flooding. I think we are going to wait for the Friday update and see how things stand then.

 

[alwysonvac]

More Updates

From weather.com - https://weather.com/safety/hurricane/news/2018-08-23-hurricane-lane-forecast-hawaii

Hurricane Lane Will Make Its Closest Approach to Hawaii Tonight, Saturday; Potential Flood Disaster From Up to 40 Inches of Rain
less than an hour ago weather.com

At a Glance

• Hurricane Lane will make its closest approach to Maui and Oahu tonight into early Saturday.
• Hurricane warnings are posted for Maui and Oahu, including Honolulu. A hurricane watch is in effect for Kauai County.
• Parts of the Big Island have already picked up over 2 feet of rain.
• Additional heavy rain could trigger disastrous flooding, landslides in parts of the islands.
• Whether Lane's strongest winds affect parts of the islands through Saturday remains uncertain.
• Regardless, dangerous flash flooding, mudslides, battering waves and coastal flooding are likely.

A hurricane warning remains in effect for Maui County and Oahu, including Honolulu, meaning that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Big Island of Hawaii. Regarding Lane's current position, this means tropical storm conditions are occurring.

A hurricane watch remains in effect for Kauai County. This means hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, and a watch is typically issued 48 hours before the onset of tropical-storm-force winds that may make preparations difficult or dangerous, according to Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
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From CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/24/us/hurricane-lane-hawaii-wxc/index.html

Hurricane Lane unleashes flooding and landslides as it gets closer to Hawaii
Updated 6:50 AM ET, Fri August 24, 2018

Lane is forecast to bring even more damage as its center gets closer Friday and Saturday. While it's unclear whether the islands will get a direct hit, the hurricane will bring "significant and life-threatening flash flooding and landslides," the National Weather Service said.
The center of the hurricane "will move over, or dangerously close" to parts of Hawaii islands Friday, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said. It was about 230 miles (370 km) south of Honolulu early Friday, and could become the first major cyclone to make landfall in the state in 26 years.

....As the hurricane got closer to Hawaii, Gov. David Ige urged residents to set aside two weeks' worth of food, water and other necessities.

The hurricane's potential for heavy rainfall will continue into next week as it begins to track westward and away from the state, the governor said.
"Lane, while it has been downgraded, is wide and very moist. And it's going to hang around for a while as it moves because it is moving slowly," Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said. "And that is why we are taking so much precaution here."
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[dsmrp]

The path is looking better, slowly going north westward:

http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/?storm=Lane

The islands will still get dumped on with loads of rain.

 

[Kapolei]

All models now showing we are going to escape a direct hit. Lane is being blasted apart by wind shear. Time for the rain.

 

[frank808]

People usually fill their tubs so that there is water available for their toilet if the water supply shuts off. It is very unlikely water service will be lost in this storm. If you have drinking water you are good. If you need water for the toilet, there are plenty of water sources around the resort if you have a bucket.

Electricity loss is very possible if we get high winds If MKO has generators, you will stay cool even if the power goes out in the neighborhood.

Mko has large generators in each building. I believe they run the elevators, some lights and certain areas (front desk, office areas, etc.) i dont think there would be enough power in generators to power the air conditioning in each room.

Right now it is less windy than yesterday and pretty warm. No rain either. Lane downgraded to cat 2 hurricane and has slowed to 2 mph. The easterly winds are breaking hurricane lane apart. The eye of the storm has collapsed which is boding well for us. Though flooding is very real danger.

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[sdtugger]

MKO told us all to keep our AC on and that generators would power the AC too, if need be. Everything is stacked and tied down. Went for a walk a few minutes ago and watched some more crack hurricane preparation with a long line of sprinklers going full blast. Oh well. Hopefully we don’t get flooded later ...

 

[Kapolei]

MKO told us all to keep our AC on and that generators would power the AC too, if need be. Everything is stacked and tied down. Went for a walk a few minutes ago and watched some more crack hurricane preparation with a long line of sprinklers going full blast. Oh well. Hopefully we don’t get flooded later ...

The sprinklers may have a rain sensor and they could turn off in the rain. I don’t blame the staff too much for not over-riding the timers. They have other things to worry about. I do give MKO an A+++ for their landscaping. Second to none on Oahu.

I can see sixty miles out. There is no black wall approaching. But this thing is still a monster. If it even survives the shear with half its strength, we are in for a lot of winds and rain. The mountains above Ko Olina can produce a lot of stream flow. The resort is designed pretty well I don’t expect this flow to inundate the resort. But you never know and don’t venture out away from the resort to check out the streams.

 

[geoand]

I have photos of Rainbow Falls from 1978, 2009, 20011, and 2015 at different times of the year. They all look exactly the same. What a difference a hurricane makes!!!