The Watchers by Teo Blašković on July 25, 2020
Category 2 Hurricane "Douglas" continues moving WNW toward Hawaii and is expected to be near hurricane strength when it nears the islands Saturday night (LT) through Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2020.
Key messages issued by NHC:
• Douglas continues to approach the main Hawaiian Islands, potentially passing dangerously close to, or over, the islands Saturday night through Sunday night. The close passage of Douglas brings a triple threat of hazards, including but not limited to damaging winds, flooding rainfall, and dangerously high surf, especially along east facing shores.
• It is vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track or intensity of Douglas, and remain prepared for changes to the forecast. Due to Douglas' angle of approach to the islands, any small changes in the track could lead to significant differences in where the worst weather occurs. Even if the center remains offshore, severe impacts could still be realized over the islands, as they extend well away from the center.
• Terrain effects can cause strong localized acceleration of the wind through gaps and where winds blow downslope. These acceleration areas will shift with time as Douglas passes near the islands. Winds will also be stronger at the upper floors of high rise buildings.
A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Hawaii County; and Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Oahu.
Governor David Ige issued a pre-landfall emergency proclamation on July 23 as the state prepared for Hurricane Douglas. The proclamation authorized the expenditure of state funds for the quick and efficient relief of disaster-related damage, losses and suffering that may result from the storm.
More:
https://watchers.news/2020/07/25/hurricane-douglas-continues-wnw-toward-hawaii-pre-landfall-emergency-issued/
