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92% Humidity. 29.91 in Pressure--UV Index. 6:16PM Sunset. ... A Kona storm is going to push through Hawaii this week, bringing the threat of heavy rain, flooding and yes, even snow.
This is an increase from the 5 per cent of Maui that experienced severe levels of drought last week. What is causing the fires? Thursday 10 August 2023 17:00 , Eleanor Noyce
The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island, three weeks ...
These are very localized, sometimes reaching speeds of 60 to 100 mph (100 to 160 km/h) and are best known in the settled areas of Kula and Lāhainā on Maui. The Kula winds are strong downslope winds on the lower slopes of the west side of Haleakalā. These winds tend to be strongest from 2,000 to 4,000 ft (600 to 1,200 m) above mean sea level.
The Hawaii National Guard, together with the U.S. 25th Infantry Division from Schofield Barracks on Oʻahu, deployed to Maui and Hawaii Island to assist with fire suppression support, search and rescue operations, and traffic control. Two UH-60 Blackhawk and one CH-47 Chinook helicopters were also deployed to support fire suppression efforts. [176]
The Maui wildfire, ... Top wind gust speeds above 80 mph were clocked across Hawaii this week, ... low humidity and high temperatures will likely contribute to "extreme fire behavior."
Nov. 6—The National Weather Service has canceled the red flag warning for Oahu, but it remains in place for the leeward areas of Maui County and Hawaii island until 6 p.m. today. "Conditions ...
The Kahului microclimate can be muggy, but usually feels relatively dry and is often breezy. The Wailuku area is closer to the West Maui Mountain range. There, rainfall is greater throughout the year and humidity is higher. South Maui (Kihei, Wailea, and Makena) and West Maui (Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua) are both on the leeward side. These ...