Master Hurricane Flossie thread
Aug 13, 2007 | 2:03 pm
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If/when it's elevated from a watch to a warning; and if it changes course to the north. Your flight is headed north-east out of KOA, away from the storm's path. Hopefully, you won't be affected at all! ^
Aug 13, 2007 | 2:24 pm
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Where? I am sitting poolside at 4S Hualalai and it is gorgeous here. Some clouds off to the west, but just light trades at the resort. Not even any whitecaps! 
Ironically, this is about the lightest wind day we have had in the last week at Hualalai. We are leaving on a 11 a.m. KOA-OGG flight. Looks like our timing is pretty good for that flight! ^
We are looking forward to giving the Renaissance Wailea a good (hopefully not drenched) sendoff this week.
Any airlines posting notices on there websites?We are looking forward to giving the Renaissance Wailea a good (hopefully not drenched) sendoff this week.
Aug 13, 2007 | 3:51 pm
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Its drizziling here at the Hilton, AA just posted this notice on there website to allow passangers to change there iten free of charge...
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent
Aug 13, 2007 | 7:53 pm
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Its drizziling here at the Hilton, AA just posted this notice on there website to allow passangers to change there iten free of charge...
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent
Here on Oahu, it is sunny with scattered clouds as I stare out my window here from work. Variable winds, fromt what it seems, but there are some high gusts. Don't know if that is Flossie related.
Aug 13, 2007 | 11:21 pm
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Forecast is for 50mph winds at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, with closest approach (we'll hope that it's not landfall) ~ 3:00 p.m. Continues to have 135 mph sustained winds with gusts to 150. 
The good news is that it is a relatively compact hurricane so the time it will be over any given spot should be shorter....
The good news is that it is a relatively compact hurricane so the time it will be over any given spot should be shorter....
Aug 14, 2007 | 12:51 am
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A little over an hour ago there was a relatively shallow 5.3 earthquake in the Puna district of the Big Island, near where the new lava outbreak is.
No word yet on any damages in the area, but it was strongly felt many miles away.
This is the sixth earthquake today in the very same spot. And this is the area (along with the Ka`u district) that is predicted (right now, anyway) to receive the brunt of Flossie.
ETA: Make that eight earthquakes, not six.
No word yet on any damages in the area, but it was strongly felt many miles away.
This is the sixth earthquake today in the very same spot. And this is the area (along with the Ka`u district) that is predicted (right now, anyway) to receive the brunt of Flossie.
ETA: Make that eight earthquakes, not six.
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Aug 14, 2007 | 6:03 am
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Apart from the many earthquakes that have rattled the Big Island, Flossie's expected to weaken per the latest report:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...469025817.html
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...469025817.html
Aug 14, 2007 | 7:02 am
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A little over an hour ago there was a relatively shallow 5.3 earthquake in the Puna district of the Big Island, near where the new lava outbreak is.
No word yet on any damages in the area, but it was strongly felt many miles away.
This is the sixth earthquake today in the very same spot. And this is the area (along with the Ka`u district) that is predicted (right now, anyway) to receive the brunt of Flossie.
ETA: Make that eight earthquakes, not six.
No word yet on any damages in the area, but it was strongly felt many miles away.
This is the sixth earthquake today in the very same spot. And this is the area (along with the Ka`u district) that is predicted (right now, anyway) to receive the brunt of Flossie.
ETA: Make that eight earthquakes, not six.
I'd personally appreciate it if you could keep us updated if there are any more substantial quakes. Much thanks.
Aug 14, 2007 | 12:28 pm
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No more substantial quakes. The one last night caused a landslide in the Laupahoehoe Gulch, 51 miles away. I haven't heard yet whether traffic was blocked. Haven't heard whether there was any damage to homes in the lower Puna area where the quake(s) are located.
Hurricane is now downgraded to a Cat 2, passing 100 miles south of the Big Island this afternoon. Winds up to 75 mph, though, are still expected over the whole island with 10-15" of rain forecast for the Ka`u district.
Hurricane is now downgraded to a Cat 2, passing 100 miles south of the Big Island this afternoon. Winds up to 75 mph, though, are still expected over the whole island with 10-15" of rain forecast for the Ka`u district.
Aug 14, 2007 | 3:28 pm
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I'm sitting here looking out my windows - a beautiful day! The 1100 report said it has weakened more but South Point should still see some substantial winds and rain - although nothing close to hurricane force.
I'm working TZ tonight. I just hope it doesn't pour; KOA is a pain in the butt when the rain and wind starts.
We're not out of trouble yet but it looks pretty good!
<http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/>
I'm working TZ tonight. I just hope it doesn't pour; KOA is a pain in the butt when the rain and wind starts.
We're not out of trouble yet but it looks pretty good!
<http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/>
Aug 14, 2007 | 5:08 pm
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Puna and Ka`u have begun to really get pounded with very high surf.
For those who would find a map helpful, here's a simple one: http://www.hawaiipalmproperties.com/...hawaii-map.jpg
For those who would find a map helpful, here's a simple one: http://www.hawaiipalmproperties.com/...hawaii-map.jpg
Aug 14, 2007 | 6:31 pm
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Checking in from Hilo
We're a few miles from ITO. My daughter and I were surprised by the quake - we felt it plenty strongly here. Other than that, it's raining in Hilo, calm or a light breeze... pretty hard to tell from most other days. 
Aug 14, 2007 | 10:34 pm
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Aug 15, 2007 | 12:58 am
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