Be advised that on 1 August 2017, HI-EMA will expand the monthly siren test to include the Attack Warning Signal. This is the result of the possibility that the State of Hawaii may be within range of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying a nuclear warhead launched from North Korea. This signal will follow the Attention Signal which is normally tested on the first working day of each month. The […]
Tropical Storm Fernanda 500 AM HST Fri Jul 21 2017 Deep convection persisted to the northeast of Fernanda overnight, but separated further from the low level circulation center (LLCC) due to increasing southwesterly shear. The latest subjective Dvorak intensity estimates from PHFO and SAB came in at 35 and 25 knots respectively, with the Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADT) from UW-CIMSS coming in with 33 knots. These values are likely still […]
800 AM PDT Thu Jul 20 2017 Since the last advisory, Fernanda has become significantly sheared with the low-level center now exposed to the southwest of a rather small area of deep convection. The initial intensity is reduced to 55 kt based on various satellite intensity estimates, and it is possible that this is generous. While the sea surface temperatures along the forecast track should increase, a combination of continued […]
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 18/0300Z 14.7N 132.2W 95 KT 110 MPH 12H 18/1200Z 15.4N 133.1W 85 KT 100 MPH 24H 19/0000Z 16.2N 134.2W 75 KT 85 MPH 36H 19/1200Z 16.9N 135.4W 70 KT 80 MPH 48H 20/0000Z 17.3N 136.7W 65 KT 75 MPH 72H 21/0000Z 18.0N 139.8W 50 KT 60 MPH 96H 22/0000Z 18.6N 142.7W 35 KT 40 MPH 120H 23/0000Z 19.3N 146.0W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW […]
At 11:00 AM HST, the center of Hurricane Fernanda (Cat 4) was located at 11.4N 124.0W. 2175 miles ESE of Bradshaw AAF 2140 miles ESE of Hilo 2210 miles ESE of Kailua-Kona 2175 miles ESE of South Point
Hurricane Fernanda is heading towards the Central Pacific and will be a major hurricane with winds in excess of 110mph. Below are current forecasts of path with the OFFICIAL forecast path going slightly south of our island. Be prepared and stay tuned to KNKR and www.knkr.org for updates.
Fernanda's current projections has it coming towards the Hawaiian Islands as a major hurricane with winds in excess of 110 mph. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 13/0900Z 11.7N 114.1W 45 KT 50 MPH 12H 13/1800Z 11.5N 115.5W 55 KT 65 MPH 24H 14/0600Z 11.2N 117.4W 65 KT 75 MPH 36H 14/1800Z 10.9N 119.3W 80 KT 90 MPH 48H 15/0600Z 10.9N 121.4W 95 KT 110 MPH 72H 16/0600Z 11.6N 125.9W […]
Hurricane season is here in Hawaii and preparation is very important. Have your emergency supplies ready, just in case. The following tropical storm is currently in the Eastern Pacific heading west and expected to become a hurricane in the next few days. Current forecasts show the path to go south of the Big Island but, of course, that can change. Impact from this storm would begin early next week. Stay […]
Hawaiian Telcom, the state’s largest telecommunications company, and Cincinnati Bell are merging in a cash-and-stock deal worth $650 million. The two companies said today they will keep their separate local brand identities and operations. The boards of directors of both companies approved the agreement. Hawaiian Telcom will continue to be locally managed from Hawaii and its existing union labor agreements will be honored. Hawaiian Telcom will name two directors to […]
