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Recent Locations: Captain Cook, HI  

Wind Advisory issued February 14 at 3:18PM HST until February 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

AREAS AFFECTED: Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Kauai North; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * WHERE...Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. Areas most at risk include higher terrain, passes and areas immediately south and west of mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

INSTRUCTION: Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects that can be easily blown around by strong winds.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?

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Stratocumulus Clouds Next Topic: Stratus Clouds

Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.

A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a stratocumulus cloud.

It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do it is usually a light rain or snow.

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Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?

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Wall Clouds Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds

A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.

Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud takes shape.

Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.

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