Aside from convection that is associated to tropical waves, numerous moderate isolated strong convection is occurring from 05N to 08N between 27W-32W and within 60 nm south of the ITCZ between 32W-37W. The monsoon trough axis reaches the Atlantic through the coast of northern Senegal near 16N17W and extends south-southwestward to 07N24W and to 07N29W, where it transitions to the ITCZ and continues to 06N38W and northwestward to 15N50W. Isolated moderate convection is present near the northern portion of the wave axis. This wave extends from eastern Cuba to Panama. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are east of the wave to 62W and from 12N to 15N.Ī central Caribbean Sea tropical wave has its axis along 79W, south of 21N. Fresh to strong easterly trade winds and seas of 6-9 ft are occurring in the vicinity of the tropical wave, mainly north of 13N.Īn eastern Caribbean Sea tropical wave has its axis along 69W south of 19N. Scattered moderate convection is seen from 14N to 17N between 49W-59W. This wave is moving westward at about 20 kt. Isolated showers are ahead of this wave within 30 nm of 11N24W.Ī central Atlantic tropical wave, with a very noticeable signature on satellite imagery, has its axis extending from 20N51W to 05N55W. 23.A far eastern Atlantic tropical wave has its axis along 22W from 02N to 17N. This article was originally published at 11:05 a.m. Mary Forgione, Rosemary McClure and Catharine Hamm contributed to this a.m.: This article was updated with new forecasts and rain totals. The original article published at 7:45 a.m. Friday: This article was updated with additional information about tourists on Oahu. Friday: This article was updated with additional information about the strength of the storm and with the sunset photo.Ħ:43 p.m. Friday: This article was updated with information about the closing of Koalua Ranch on Oahu.Ĥ:10 p.m. Friday: This article was updated with information about the Pride of America’s delay and flight information.ġ1:25 a.m. The website says it plans to open Saturday.ħ:30 a.m. ►Koalua Ranch, a private nature reserve known for ziplining and tours of movie sites such as “Jurassic Park” and “Godzilla,” on Oahu closed Thursday and Friday. ►If you do not need to be on coastal roads or those that flood, the DOT asks that you not travel. ►On Hawaii Island, Bayfront Highway (Highway 19) in Hilo was closed Wednesday evening because of standing water. The road will reopen, the DOT said, after crews check for any damage. ►Also closing on Oahu: Kuhio Highway between Wainiha and Waikoko after 11 p.m. Thursday until the “storm passes and the road is assessed for potential rockfall threat.” ►The Hawaii Department of Transportation said Oahu’s Pali Highway Kailua/Kaneohe-bound lanes at Nuuanu Pali Drive would be closed from 8 p.m. You can find a list of airlines, websites and telephone numbers on the L.A. ►Some flights between the mainland and Hawaii were still operating Friday morning. If you were scheduled to board on that next sailing, you can stay on board on Sunday night. Its originally scheduled Saturday departure now will not occur until Monday, according to. ►Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America was supposed to have returned to Honolulu on Saturday but will now return on Sunday, spending an extra day at sea to try to steer clear of the storm. ► Public libraries in Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu and Maui counties and and the Waikiki Aquarium, according to Hawaii News Now. ►The Bishop Museum, the Honolulu repository of some of the islands’ most important pieces of history. ► The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument in Honolulu Pearl Harbor Visitor Center there is closed until further notice. National parks on Hawaii and Maui are closed along with other attractions managed by the National Park Service. Ige had advised residents and visitors - he estimated about 270,000 travelers were on the islands - to ensure they have access to two weeks’ worth of food and water. This will be a long-duration event with the potential for heavy rainfall continuing Sunday into early next week as Lane begins to track westward and away from the state.” Pacific time Friday: The storm “along with damaging winds is expected to expand westward over the smaller islands later tonight through Saturday as Lane approaches and moves into the area. The National Weather Service issued this update at 12:44 a.m. Most restaurants were closed, and the few mom-and-pops that had stayed open had long lines and one- to two-hour waits for food.īesides dangerous winds and waves, the storm could bring 30 inches of rain to some places, causing widespread flooding and landslides. It wasn’t an easy day for vacationers, who clogged sidewalks throughout Waikiki, but found almost nothing open. By 1 pm Friday, there were still hundreds of tourists at Waikiki’s Kuhio Beach Park despite blowing sand, choppy surf and strong winds.
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