… with all of the storm activity in the East and Central Pacific lately, it’s a question I’ve gotten from A LOT of people over the last two weeks. More specifically, people have been asking if two hurricanes can merge to form a “super hurricane.” To answer this question I interviewed my personal weather guru,… 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
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
I have a confession… I’m 32 years old, my first weather job was in 2007, I’ve been a meteorologist for years now and I’ve never practiced what I preached – I admit it, I’ve never actually had a complete emergency kit. I always kind of looked in the pantry and garage and with a… 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
