This is the latest 5-day Tropical Cyclone forecast from the National Weather Service as of 5 pm Saturday. Refer to the table below courtesy of the Homeowner’s Handbook by the UH Sea Grant if it’s safe to shelter in place, else make arrangements with a family member or friend if their home is safe to shelter in place. Ensure you have enough food, water, and essential supplies to last at least 14 days and have a ‘go-bag’ with 72 hours worth of essentials if you have to evacuate.
This is the latest update from the Star Advertiser on Tropical Storm Lala as of 6 pm Friday:
This is a link to the National Weather Service site where you can view different graphics of the forecasted path of the storm, the projected wind speed, and the rainfall forecast.
The following is the latest update from KHON as of 11 am:
In the latest 11 a.m. update, the National Weather Service announced that Hurricane Lala has slowed down and is turning northwest as it begins to interact with Hawaii Island. They forecast winds will continue to increase through Saturday afternoon. The storm currently sits about 45 miles off the south point of Hawaii Island and 275 miles off Honolulu.It’s moving at eight miles per hour and has maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour.
According to the NWS forecast, Oahu will be affected between 8 pm Saturday and 8 am Sunday. Determine if it’s safe to shelter in place. If not, please consider sheltering with a family member or friend whose home is safe to shelter in place. HIEMA has announced that the following shelters will be open on Oahu:
- Blanche Pope Elementary School
- Castle High School
- Kahuku Elementary School
- Kapolei High School
- Mililani High School
- Moanalua High School
- Nānākuli Elementary
- Roosevelt High School
Hurricane refuge areas provide a safe place for residents and visitors who need temporary protection from severe weather. If you plan to use a refuge area, bring your own food, water, medications, and other essential items whenever possible. All locations are pet-friendly. Pets must be leashed or secured in a carrier, and owners are responsible for their pets and should bring food, water, and other necessary pet supplies. The hurricane refuge areas will be operated in partnership with the American Red Cross, with support from City and County of Honolulu departments.
While the forecast shows that the storm is passing to the south, the outer bands of the storm will be of tropical storm strength with wind gusts of up to 50 mph. The high winds combined with possible heavy rain could lead to downs trees, torn roofs, downed power lines and localized flooding. Please assess your own personal situation and determine how you need to be prepared. Here is a link to the Manoa Valley Rainwater Dashboard.s of up to 50 mph. The high winds combined with possible heavy rain could lead to downs trees, torn roofs, downed power lines and localized flooding. Please assess your own personal situation and determine how you need to be prepared.
The City and County of Honolulu has opened a call center – and you can call 808-723-8960 for non-emergency help, weather updates, or City services. It will be manned 24/7 until the storm passes.
This is a link from an earlier post with Hawaiʻi’s emergency plan: The first 24 hours after a storm
The proclamation declared by Governor Green activated the Major Disaster Fund and allowed the Hawaiʻi National Guard to be activated if needed. It also directs state agencies to provide personnel, facilities and other resources for emergency responses, so that state officials can take faster action to clear debris, protect critical infrastructure and prepare for storm impacts. “Tropical Storm Lala poses a serious threat to our state, particularly Hawaiʻi Island — and we are taking action now to ensure resources are available where they are needed,” said Governor Green.
While the forecast shows that the storm is passing to the south, the outer band of the storm will be of tropical storm strength with wind gusts of up to 50 mph. The high winds combined with possible heavy rain could lead to downed trees, torn roofs, downed power lines, loss of electricity, and localized flooding. Assess your personal situation and determine how best to be prepared.
City officials said residents should take the following steps now:
>> Review and update family emergency plans, including where to go if evacuation is necessary.
>> Assemble or replenish emergency supplies, including enough food, water, medications and essential items to last at least 14 days.
>> Have flashlights, batteries, portable chargers and other supplies ready in the event of a power outage.
>> Secure outdoor furniture, equipment and other loose objects that could become hazardous in strong winds.
>> Clear gutters, drains and areas that could contribute to flooding.
>> Keep vehicles fueled and avoid waiting until the last minute to purchase essential supplies.
>> Know whether homes are in a flood, coastal or other hazard area and be prepared to relocate if necessary.
>> Sign up for HNL Alert emergency notifications by visiting hnlalert.gov or texting HNLALERT to 888777.
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