5am HST Storm Update
Guillermo is definitely weakening as it approaches Hawaii. The upper wind shears is a hostile environment for the storm. Steady weakening is forecast. In Kohala we should get some rain and mild winds. Kohala is approximately 20.24° N(latitude), 155.84°W(longitude) 1degree latitude is approximately 70 miles and 1degree longitude is approximately 55 miles. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 05/1500Z 20.5N 151.2W 50 KT 60 MPH 12H 06/0000Z 21.2N 152.5W 45 KT 50 […]
5pm HST Tropical Storm Update
Guillermo is still a powerful storm, packing winds of 70mph and more. It is now tracking slightly CLOSER to Hawaii Island, coming about 150 miles away. Since tropical force winds extend 175 miles out, this storm can affect Kohala. Be prepared. It should arrive tomorrow.
2pm Guillermo Update
AT 200 PM HST...0000 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GUILLERMO WAS LOCATED BY US AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT NEAR LATITUDE 19.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 149.3 WEST. GUILLERMO IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 8 MPH...13 KM/H...AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...THE CENTER OF GUILLERMO IS EXPECTED TO PASS ABOUT 230 MILES NORTHEAST OF HILO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...AND 200 MILES NORTHEAST OF […]
BIIF 2015 Girls V-Ball Schedule
Home games are at the High School Gym. Weekday games are night games. Weekend games are morning games with JV games always preceding Varsity games. Community is encouraged to bring their appetites as the game concession supports the volleyball team as well. Wednesday, August 19 Kohala Keaau 7:00pm at Kea'au Saturday, August 22 KS-Hawaii Kohala 11:00am at Kohala WEEK 2 Tuesday, August 25 Waiakea […]
11am HST Guillermo Update
1100 AM HST TUE AUG 04 2015 ...GUILLERMO STEADILY MOVING NORTHWESTWARD EAST OF THE BIG ISLAND... LOCATION...20.2N 149.0W ABOUT 395 MI...640 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 10 MPH MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR... * HAWAII COUNTY * MAUI COUNTY...INCLUDING THE ISLANDS OF MAUI...MOLOKAI...LANAI AND KAHOOLAWE A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL […]
Flash Flood Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Hawaii Island through 6:00pm Thursday August 6th. As Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to track to the northeast of Hawaii Island, tropical storm conditions to include high surf, high winds, and heavy rains could occur in some areas. Please take necessary precautions and monitor local radio broadcasts for updates. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and anticipate hazardous road conditions […]