“Skywarn HAM activation possible for high wind and flooding event.”
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Content and Source: Email message from Kevin Bogan (AH6QO), Hawaii VOAD Vice Chair.
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Skywarn HAM activation possible for the High Wind and Flooding Event
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Spotters,
We await word from NWS HFO this evening as to whether or not the Skywarn HAM network of operators is activated for this high wind and flooding event.
I had not received any word which prompted me to reach out to Sheana and Dennis, the two meteorologists who control Skywarn and Skywarn HAM. They are off shift. I plan on checking with them upon their return this evening.
The Warning Coordination Meteorologist, John Bravendar, is not in the office today.
Joe, AH6T, is setting up HF Watch Nets.
I encourage all operators to pay close attention to this unfolding event.
Stay safe and do not endanger yourself by operating in an unsafe environment.
Review Severe Weather Report (SWR) criteria.
Timing of impacts may change between now and when they hit.
Below are the two latest products for this event:
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI 206 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025 HIZ023-026-027-051>054-301515- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.A.0001.250130T0400Z-250131T1400Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 206 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Big Island East, Big Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Kohala, and Kona. * WHEN...From 6 PM HST this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. A High Wind Watch means that strong and potentially damaging winds in excess of 40 mph with frequent gusts over 60 mph are expected bu not yet occuring. Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. && $$ ALMANZA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
538 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
300545-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.250130T0400Z-250201T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-
Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai
South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-
Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island
North-
538 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong winter low pressure system approaching will pass
north of Kauai on Thursday, with a cold front advancing down
the island chain Thursday through Friday. The threat of
heavy rainfall and thunderstorms developing along and ahead
of the front will quickly increase tonight and persist
through Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
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JELSEMA
Kevin Bogan, AH6QO
Hawaii VOAD Vice Chair
HVOAD Communications Working Group, Chair
Skywarn HAM Coordinator for Hawaii, DEC for South Oahu.
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