Monday, January 24, 2011

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 1800 UTC January 24 2011.

A broad field of scattered to broken low clouds are seen moving westward in a moderate trade wind environment. Cloud tops are generally in the 6000 to 8000 foot range. These clouds are primarily covering windward and mauka areas. Over Kauai low clouds are banked up over the eastern half of the island. Over Oahu low clouds are banked up over the slopes and summits of the Koolau range with a few clouds seen over the Waianae range. Over Molokai low clouds are covering the eastern section of the islands while Lanai was basically clear. Low clouds are banked up over the eastern slopes of Haleakala as well as over the slopes and summits of the west Maui mountains. Over the Big Island patches of low clouds are seen over the windward slopes from north Kohala southward through the Hilo and Puna districts.

Central Pacific Infrared Satellite image for 1800 UTC


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