My dad, Dr. Dudley was a geologist in Hilo during the 1979 eruption in Pauahi crater. He has some amazing old footage and a ridiculous story of running from the lava and jumping over a crack it generated in the road while fleeing! Here is his story. Raw Footage my dad… Read More
If one total lunar eclipse this year just wasn’t enough for you – you’re in luck! The “blood moon” returns to Hawaii late Tuesday night and our islands are perfectly placed for viewing. This time it occurs two days after perigee – the point on the moon’s elliptical path when it is closest to… Read More
PC: Jimmie Hepp / Perseid Meteor Shower as viewed from Maui What is a “supermoon?” Today, August 10th, the moon is officially dubbed a “Supermoon” – the moon appears larger & brighter than usual, because it’s full. Today it also is at “perigee” - the point on the moon’s elliptical path when it is closest to… Read More
After some scary moments, downed trees, power lines and a lot of destruction especially on the island of Hawaii (my home -I grew up in Hilo)… here is something “light” to help lift your spirits. Our thoughts are with all of those that are still without power, those that need to rebuild and those… Read More
Wow, what a whirlwind week it’s been so far! Since ISELLE and JULIO were named it’s been non-stop for me. I suppose I got the genes from my dad – we’re weather geeks – we have the scientist ‘tick’ – the NEED to share knowledge that could possibly save lives and do it in… Read More
ISELLE & JULIO are headed our way and we’re all hoping for the best – the least amount of storm effects possible but we should all also prepare for the worst. Here is some information on how to determine whether you should evacuate your home or not. Should you evacuate? Information about which… Read More
Do you know where your closest evacuation shelter is? Here is a list of possible hurricane shelters for Maui County from Hawaii EMA. (THEY WILL NOT ALL BE OPEN DURING ANY ONE EMERGENCY EVENT – THIS FULL LIST IS MEANT AS A RESOURCE). Keep in mind, for this event <ISELLE> ONLY THE ONES at… Read More
Today, Lāhainā Noon occurred in Lahaina. Pretty cool yeah? At 12:33pm there were no shadows! (See Asa Ellison’s photo above) Allow me to explain… Lāhainā Noon is a term used to describe the moment when the sun is directly overhead. This only happens in the tropics because the sun is never overhead anywhere else… Read More
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for all HAWAIIAN ISLANDS in effect from 6:00pm SATURDAY to 6:00pm MONDAY. (With the possibility of being extended if heavy rain persists) ORIGINAL POST: According to the National Hurricane Center, ONE-C strengthened into a Tropical Storm WALI far southeast of the islands around… Read More
My father has said it time and time again… “It’s not IF, but WHEN.” He usually says it with regard to tsunami events but it’s true of ALL natural hazards. Growing up with my dad, the oceanographer, every day at the beach started with a safety “briefing” … looking at currents, tsunami escape routes,… Read More
Photo of last year’s Summer Solstice from Space: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center What is the Summer Solstice? It marks the onset of summer and the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. The timing of the solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. The Old Farmer’s… Read More
