MARKET STRUCTURE · USA
Hawaii governor issues emergency proclamation for kona storm
Change
Governor Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation to mobilize additional state resources for areas affected by a kona storm.
Why it matters
The National Weather Service issued an advisory identifying heavy rainfall, flooding on smaller islands and urban areas, severe thunderstorms and gusty winds as storm hazards. Initial impacts are scheduled for Kauai, Niihau and Oahu on Tuesday, with expansion to other islands later in the week. The state has closed several parks and trails and issued public directives to avoid forested and coastal areas due to storm surge, high surf, rising streams and falling trees. A National Weather Service meteorologist estimated some areas could receive more than 20 inches of rain.
Implications
- • State emergency resources are authorized for deployment to affected islands under the proclamation.
- • Closures of parks and trails restrict recreational access and related management operations.
- • Public directives prohibit or limit access to forested and coastal areas because of storm surge, high surf, rising streams and falling trees.
- • Transportation and infrastructure operations face hazards from heavy rainfall, flooding, severe thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Who is affected
- • State emergency and resource managers
- • Park and trail management authorities
- • Residents and road users
- • Local transportation and infrastructure operators
What to watch
- • Initial impacts on Kauai, Niihau and Oahu on Tuesday
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