Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0500 UTC December 12 2010.

A large frontal cloud band lingered east of the state this Saturday evening. The east edge of the 300 to 400 miles wide cloud band extended through 30°N 140°W to 14°N 146°W. This band consisted of broken to overcast multi-layered clouds. Isolated thunderstorms were embedded within the band, mostly south of 20 north latitude.

The actual front itself extended roughly through 30°N 142°W to near 24°N 150°W. Much of the cloudiness south of the front was associated with low level convergence and the presence of an upper level trough aloft. Water vapor imagery showed the upper trough axis extending through 30°N 150°W to 20°N 153°W to 14°N 158°W. The upper trough was moving east at just over 25 miles an hour along 30°N and near 15 miles an hour at the south end.

Another front far west-northwest of the state extended from northeast to southwest through 30°N 178°W. However, a large mass of broken to overcast cirrus clouds were spewing eastward ahead of the front. The cirrus was mainly north of a line from 30°N 160°W to 25°N 180°E. But a few small strands and fragments were observed out ahead of the main mass within only 140 miles northwest of Kauai.

Near islands, scattered to broken low clouds were noted mainly north of a line from 22°N 154°W to the north coast of Kauai to 24°N 170°W. A small smattering of scattered to broken low cloud patches were observed over the islands and adjacent waters. The low clouds near the islands were moving south-southwest near 10 miles an hour.

Far south of the state, isolated ITCZ thunderstorms and multi-layered clouds occupied the area between 07°N and 10°N from 145°W to 164°W.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0000 UTC December 12 2010.

Water vapor shows an upper level trough passing north of the main Hawaiian islands this morning and has an axis which extends from 35°N 155°W to 24°N 152°W. Deep layered clouds associated with this feature cover a large area from 11°N to 40°N and 144°W to 154°W. Tops range from 35 to 45 kft in height across most of this cloud region.

Cloud cover over the main Hawaiian islands has generally decreased over the past six hours due to the departing layered cloud band and the front across Maui county dissipating. Typical sea breeze cloud build ups are observed on visible satellite over most of the island interiors. Scattered cumulus clouds are observed across Kauai and Oahu this afternoon with mountains and central interiors being the prime area. Molokai has broken clouds over the whole island with a few showers on radar over the mountainous areas along the north coast. Lanai has broken clouds over most of the island interior. Maui has cloud build ups over most of the island as well, with some break ups in the central valley. Most of the Haleakala summit is obscured from the low cloud cover as well. The Big Island has overcast cumulus clouds over northeast and southeast lower slopes up to 10 kft in elevation. Broken cumulus clouds cover the leeward coast up to 7 kft in elevation. Few to scattered cumulus cover windward waters this afternoon while faint plume clouds are observed over leeward waters.

Far northwest of the state, another upper level system is centered west of the dateline. Dense layered clouds cover an area on the southern and eastern flanks of the low. Most of the cloud cover is north of 26°N and west of 168°W.

Far south of the state, isolated ITCZ thunderstorms are firing between 08°N to 10°N and 142°W to 162°W.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0500 UTC December 11 2010.

A sharp upper level trough is evident on water vapor imagery this evening. The upper low associated with the trough is more than 2270 miles north of Honolulu at 7 pm, near 53.7°N 150.6°W. The trough axis extends from the low to 23.4°N 161.3°W, about 135 miles northwest of Kauai.

Deep layered clouds are found out ahead of the upper level trough axis over the main Hawaiian islands. The thickest clouds are from Maui to the Big Island, with a slight break over Molokai and the eastern half of Oahu. Additional layered clouds are noted over the western half of Oahu back to Kauai. Most of the clouds over the Big Island are reaching near 40 thousand feet. Southeast of the Big Island, the layered clouds reach near 50 thousand feet. Over the remaining islands, layered clouds reach between 30 and 40 thousand feet. The layered clouds over the main Hawaiian islands extend to the south to 10°N, and extend north northeast of the islands beyond 40°N.

The back edge of the layered clouds near the Hawaiian islands is along a line from 27.7°N 158.3°W to 16.5°N 161.9°W, which is over the island of Kauai at 7 pm. Over the last several hours, the back edge of layered clouds has been moving to the east around 30 mph.

Over the last six hours, thunderstorm activity within the layered clouds moved to the area south of the Big Island, where isolated thunderstorms continue.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0000 UTC December 11 2010.

Water vapor imagery shows a sharp upper level trough over the central Pacific, extending from 30°N 161°W to 22°N 163°W. This trough is moving to the east at 30 mph. An area of high level cirrus and cirrostratus clouds is located just east of the trough. These clouds are located along a strong upper level jet, and are moving to the north northeast at 120 to 140 mph. A large area of deep layered clouds associated with this trough is located generally within 300 to 400 miles southeast of a line from 30°N 155°W to 16°N 164°W, covering much of the main Hawaiian islands. Isolated towering cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds are embedded within the layered clouds, with the strongest convection located along a line extending from 30°N 150°W to 18°N 156°W to 12°N 168°W. Cloud tops with this convection extend up to 48000 ft. North of 22°N, these cells are moving to the northeast at 40 to 50 mph. South of 22°N, these cells are moving to the east northeast at 15 to 25 mph.

Across the main Hawaiian islands, overcast thick layered clouds extend from Oahu to the Big Island, and are moving to the east at 20 to 30 mph. Broken cumulus and towering cumulus clouds are located near Kauai, and extend 50 miles offshore to the west. These clouds are moving to the east and northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Based on cloud motions and the recent convective cloud development around Kauai, it appears that the cold front is located just west of the Kauai coastal waters.

High clouds extend farther east from the area of layered clouds, with patches of cirrus and cirrocumulus north of 17°N extending as far east as 140°W. These high clouds are moving to the east northeast at 50 mph. Below these high clouds, areas of broken to overcast low clouds are located east of 150°W. These clouds are moving to the northwest at 25 mph. North of 18°N, these clouds are primarily stable stratocumulus and closed cell cumulus elements. South of 18°N, these clouds are composed primarily of showery open cell cumulus elements.

To the west of the area of layered clouds, patches of broken low clouds are moving to the southwest and west at 10 to 15 mph. North of 28°N, these clouds are composed primarily of stable stratocumulus elements. South of 28°N, these clouds are a mix of stable closed cell cumulus and showery open cell cumulus elements. A second area of high clouds is located farther west as well, generally west of 173°W and north of 24°N. These high clouds are composed primarily of cirrus and cirrostratus elements, and are moving to the southeast at 80 mph.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / Flash Flood Warning Cancelled

The National Weather Service has cancelled the Flash Flood Warning for Oahu (Fri., Dec. 10, 2010)—The National Weather Service has cancelled the Flash Flood Warning for Oahu. A Flash Flood Advisory is in effect until 3:30 AM. Heavy rains this evening moved South East over Oahu at approximately 25 MPH and did not dwell long enough to cause significant problems or flooding. Police, Fire and EMS reported no storm related calls for assistance. Mayor Peter B Carlisle requested activation and staffing of the City's Emergency Operating Center (EOC) in the Frank F Fasi Municipal Building. The EOC was activated at 10:25 PM last night. With the cancellation of the Flash Flood Warning emergency operations will be concluded for the evening. The National Weather Service cautions that storm conditions could renew early this morning. Residents should remain cautious until the cancellation of all weather related advisories and watches for the island of Oahu.

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 1800 UTC December 10 2010.

Water vapor imagery shows a sharp upper level trough near 32°N 166°W, moving to the southeast at 30 mph. A large area of deep layered clouds is located generally within 600 miles east of a line from 30°N 159°W to 14°N 168°W, covering much of the main Hawaiian islands. Isolated cumulonimbus clouds are embedded within the layered clouds, with the strongest convection located along a line extending from 30°N 151°W to 21°N 156°W to 15°N 167°W. Cloud tops with this convection extend up to 50000 ft. North of 22°N, these cells are moving to the northeast at 40 mph. South of 22°N, these cells are moving to the east at 15 mph.

Across the main Hawaiian islands, overcast thick layered clouds extend from Kauai to Maui, and are moving to the east at 10 to 15 mph. Overcast middle and high level clouds are located east of this area, and cover the Big Island.

High clouds extend farther east from the area of layered clouds, with patches of cirrus and cirrocumulus north of 15°N extending as far east as 140°W. These high clouds are moving to the east at 50 to 70 mph. Below these high clouds, areas of broken to overcast stratocumulus and closed cell cumulus clouds are located east of 145°W. These clouds are moving to the west and northwest at 20 to 25 mph.

To the west of the area of layered clouds, areas of broken stratocumulus clouds are moving to the south and southwest at 15 to 20 mph. A second area of high clouds is located farther west, generally west of 172°W and north of 20°N. These high clouds are composed primarily of cirrus and cirrostratus clouds, and are moving to the east southeast at 80 mph.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch For Oahu

National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Watch for Oahu (Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010)—The National Weather Service in Honolulu has placed the island of Oahu under a Flash Flood Watch effective today through late Friday night.  A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.  Flash flooding is very dangerous.     All residents should monitor TV and radio broadcasts during the watch period and be prepared to take immediate action should a Flash Flood Warning be issued. The Department of Emergency Management urges residents and businesses to consider the following flood safety precautions: ·       Know the meanings and effects of a Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch, Flash Flood Warning.  Visit the National Weather Service on-line at http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/ for more information and current weather advisory status.  You may also call the National Weather Service at 973-5286 for recorded weather information, and monitor television and radio for the latest updates. ·       Learn the safest route from your home or place of business to high ground should you have to evacuate in a hurry. ·       If your area floods frequently, keep emergency materials on hand such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber, which can be used to protect properties. ·       Stay away from areas along streams or near drainage canals/ditches.  These areas can become deadly during periods of heavy rainfall. ·       If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible. Floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car (and its occupants) away. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.  DO NOT attempt to drive through flooded areas in your vehicle as parts of the road may already be washed out or the water may be much deeper than it appears.  Turn around, don't drown!  ·       Consider canceling or postponing outdoor activities especially hiking in mountains and valleys.  A small stream can become a raging torrent within minutes if previous rainfall has been substantial.  Don't cross until the flash flood subsides. ·        Heavy rains cause runoff, which attracts more sharks. Avoid swimming immediately after a heavy storm, especially in murky waters. ·       If you experience a flood related emergency call 9-1-1 immediately! ·       To receive real-time email and SMS cell phone text alerts from the Department of Emergency Management sign-up with NIXLE today at www.nixle.com.  Text message charges may apply depending on your wireless carrier and plan.  --End --  Contact: John M. Cummings III Public Information Officer Department of Emergency Management (808) 723-8957  Office www.oahuDEM.org

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0500 UTC December 10 2010.

To the northwest, a complex intersection of several fronts produced a variety of cloud cover across a wide area. Scattered thunderstorms developed within 120 miles of the line from 19°N 169°W to 23°N 157°W. Isolated thunderstorms and towering cumuli also appeared in the relatively clear air within 150 miles of the curve from 27°N 68°W to 19°N 172°W to 16°N 166°W. Associated deep cloud layers obscured lower features north of the curve from 30°N 164°W to 24°N 169°W to 17°N 164°W to 22°N 152°W to 30°N 150°W. Thin high cloud layers also were present in places up to about 250 miles further east. Although the clouds composing this feature moved differently depending on height and location, the feature as a whole drifted southeast slowly.

To the west, marine stratocumuli and low to middle stratus layers organized into weakening and ropy cloud bands associated with fronts. One was located within 60 miles of the curve from 21°N 180 to 23°N 176°W to 23°N 167°W and further west. Another was located within 45 miles of the curve from 17°N 180 to 19°N 177°W to 18°N 174°W to 21°N 168°W and further west. These features drifted south slowly.

To the northeast, marine stratocumuli and low to middle stratus layers also organized into noticeable bands as wind converged along an axis east of the fronts. This area of clouds was located within 75 miles of the curve from 24°N 148°W to 29°N 145°W to 29°N 141°W.

To the south, light thunderstorm activity continued in the ITCZ between 14°N and 07°N. Layered middle to high debris clouds from this and earlier convection mostly to partly obscured lower features from 15°N to 06°N, and merged into the large mass of cloud layers associated with the intersection of fronts further north.

Otherwise, cloud cover across Hawaiian waters consisted mainly of fragmented marine stratocumuli and cumuli, though one large clump of stratus was present in the area east of 143°W and south of 19°N. These clouds generally moved toward the west at 15 to 20 miles an hour, though as they approached the fronts they turned toward the northwest and then the north. They rose typically to heights of 6000 to 9000 feet, though taller cumuli and higher cloud layers approached 15000 feet.

Across the main Hawaiian islands, cloud layers generally in excess of 30000 feet deep obscured lower features almost completely. From the Kauai channel northwest, a large area of merged thunderstorm anvils approached 50000 feet, with a few cloud tops exceeding even that height. Radar data from near the islands showed heavy rain from the Kauai channel northwest, scattered heavy showers well offshore to the southwest through west of Oahu, and isolated heavy showers over north central Oahu, but isolated showers at most elsewhere.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / Mayor Names Clarke Bright To Head Royal Hawaiian Band

MAYOR NAMES CLARKE BRIGHT TO HEAD ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND   (Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced his nomination of Clarke L. K. Bright as bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band.               "I'm very pleased that Mr. Bright will be joining my Cabinet and heading this unique City institution," Carlisle said. "The Royal Hawaiian Band is an important link to Honolulu's history and culture, and brings joy to thousands of residents and visitors each year."               Bright has served as band director at the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus high school since 2009, after serving as the campus' middle school band director since 2002. He comes from a family well-known for musical and artistic talent, cultural knowledge and community involvement.   Among his many musical and performing arts achievements, Bright has served as director of performing arts for New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, band director for the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus elementary school, band director for Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School, orchestra conductor and musical director for the Castle Performing Arts Center and Paliku Theater, and as a percussionist with the 111th Army National Guard Band.   Bright earned a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Music from the University of Hawaii, and graduated with honors from Damien Memorial High School.   His nomination to head the Royal Hawaiian Band is subject to City Council confirmation.   The band was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, and is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy. The band's mission is to promote and foster music, both current and historic, to preserve the Hawaiian musical culture, inspire young musicians and ultimately enrich the lives of the people and visitors of Hawaii.     -30-   Media contact: Louise Kim McCoy, Mayor's Office, 768-7798.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / Reminder: City Furlough Day on Friday, December 10

REMINDER: CITY FURLOUGH DAY ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10   (Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010) – Please be advised that most City services and offices will be closed on Fri., Dec. 10, an employee furlough day.   NOTE:  The courtyard and Lane Gallery at Honolulu Hale will be open, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., for public viewing of the Honolulu City Lights tree and wreath exhibits.   Affected Services ·    Honolulu Hale, Kapolei Hale, Fasi Municipal Building, and the Board of Water Supply building are closed. ·    Satellite City Halls and Motor Vehicle Licensing and Permitting offices are closed. ·    Central Oahu Regional Park and Waipio Soccer Complex are closed (except for scheduled        tournaments). ·    Gyms, recreation centers and swimming pools are closed. ·    Botanical gardens are closed. ·    People's Open Markets will not be held. ·    All permit offices, including camping permits are closed. ·    Refuse and recycling convenience centers are closed.               The following services are NOT affected by the employee furlough.   No Service Change ·    Police, firefighter, and lifeguard protection ·    Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) ·    Refuse collection and curbside recycling ·    H-Power and landfill operations ·    TheBus and TheHandi-Van ·    Traffic Management Center ·    Traffic contraflow coning ·    Hanauma Bay ·    Beach parks and comfort stations ·    Park open spaces, playgrounds, playcourts, and comfort stations ·    Golf courses ·    Honolulu Zoo ·    Royal Hawaiian Band regular performances

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0000 UTC December 10 2010.

Water vapor images show a large complex low pressure system west of the main Hawaiian islands. A large swath of broken to overcast cloud layers generated by this system covers the area between 153°W and 170°W from 10°N to 30°N. The most active portion was within a band extending roughly 600 miles northwest of a line from 25°N 153°W to 20°N 160°W. Thunderstorms were embedded within this band along northeast to southwest lines with cloud tops reaching up to 48000 ft. One of the bands, 60 miles wide, was centered in the middle of the Kauai channel. Another 60 mile wide band was centered about 50 miles northwest of Kauai. Radar data indicated very heavy rainfall within both bands.

The system's layered clouds south of 20°N have been drawn up from the intertropical convergence zone, ITCZ, and did not appear to have much embedded deep convection. The deep convection cores associated with the ITCZ were mainly south of 10°N.

Over the main Hawaiian islands, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Lanai were obscured by broken to overcast cloud layers. High cloud cover was thin enough over Maui and the Big Island to reveal the lower level clouds. Maui had broken low clouds over the southwest slopes of the west Maui mountains and only a few clouds elsewhere. The Big Island had broken clouds covering the upper slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa but lower elevations had very few low clouds.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / Waipahu Depot Street Northbound Lane Closures

WAIPAHU DEPOT STREET NORTHBOUND LANE CLOSURES             (Wed., Dec. 8, 2010)—The two northbound lanes on Waipahu Depot Street will be closed 24-hours a day, for five consecutive days from Monday, December 13, through Friday, December 17, due to roadway construction work. This project involves construction of a concrete bus pad between Hikimoe Street and Farrington Highway, and reconstruction of the sidewalk adjacent to Hawaii Federal Credit Union across from Shiro's Drive Inn. Waipahu Depot Street northbound and southbound traffic lanes will be temporarily shifted to the other side of the street from Hikimoe Street to Farrington Highway. The construction follows similar work that required temporary closure of southbound lanes this week. Police officers are directing traffic at both ends of the construction work area. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.    During the roadway construction, motorists are encouraged to avoid Waipahu Depot Street if possible. Motorists who normally use Waipahu Depot Street to get to the Waipahu Transit Center are encouraged to take alternative routes. Mokuola Street is a suggested alternative. Bus patrons normally using the Waipahu Depot Street bus stop northbound just before Hikimoe Street are asked to use the transit center bus stops. For more bus information, please see www.thebus.org or call 848-5555. -30- Contact: Irvin Higashi, Project Manager, Public Transit Division, 768-8375.

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 1800 UTC December 08 2010.

A surface front 375 miles north of Kauai has displaced the subtropical ridge over the main Hawaiian islands, where light winds and mostly clear skies dominate.

The nearly stationary surface front is marked by a 250 mile wide band of broken layered clouds centered along 30°N 150°W, 25°N 165°W, and 17°N 177°W. Isolated embedded thunderstorms rise as high as 50000 ft along the front, with the greatest amount of thunderstorms found west of 165°W. While a broad and deep upper level trough occupies much of the northeast Pacific, a smaller upper level trough moving to the east northeast around 20 mph along 30°N 174°W and 10°N 180° is providing the trigger for the enhanced thunderstorm activity along the front west of 165°W. The upper trough is also producing isolated thunderstorms just east of Midway atoll.

The front has displaced the nearly west to east oriented low level ridge over Oahu. As a result, scattered low clouds are moving from the south southwest at less than 10 mph near Kauai, while few low clouds are travelling from the south southeast near Oahu and Maui county. The flow near Kauai was strong enough to overpower land breezes on the southwest side of the island, producing broken low clouds over the terrain. Elsewhere on Kauai and the rest of the smaller islands, mostly clear skies prevail. On the Big Island, land breezes have produced clear skies over all areas except for the southeast slopes of Puna, where southeasterly low level flow is pushing ashore a small area of broken low clouds.

Water vapor imagery shows an area of mid level subsidence over and east of the Big Island and Maui county being eroded by the combined effects of the broad upper level trough over the northeast Pacific and the upper level trough approaching from the west.

A weak surface trough is passing 375 miles south of Kauai roughly along 18°N 160°W and 13°N 160°W. Developing upper level troughing over the region is triggering an isolated thunderstorm along the trough near 16°N 160°W. A small area broken low level clouds extend north of the trough into Hawaiian offshore waters.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 0500 UTC December 08 2010.

To the north, a band of cloud layers associated with a front obscured lower features mostly to completely north of the curve from 30°N 168°W to 26°N 159°W to 28°N 140°W, though thin layered high clouds associated with this feature also partly obscured lower features in places as far south as 22°N. While the layers composing this band started to shear apart, moving at different speeds depending on height, they remained fairly deep and dense. This feature as a whole shifted north slowly.

To the northwest, scattered towering cumuli, isolated thunderstorms, and their layered debris clouds within 125 miles of the line from 17°N 180 to 28°N 157°W marked another front. This feature remained nearly stationary.

Further northwest, dense layered high to middle clouds associated with a jet stream obscured lower features within 320 miles of the point 27°N 175°W.

To the south, very light thunderstorm activity continued in the ITCZ between 10°N and 07°N, mostly east of 162°W. Layered middle to high debris clouds from this and earlier convection mostly to partly obscured lower features from 13°N to 05°N.

Otherwise, cloud cover across Hawaiian waters consisted mainly of marine stratocumuli and cumuli. These clouds merged into loose clumps and bands up to about 900 miles long and 360 miles wide, though most clumps were much smaller. These clouds generally moved toward the west at 10 to 15 miles an hour, though near the fronts they turned toward the northwest and then the north. They typically rose to heights of 6000 to 9000 feet, though taller cumuli approached 12000 feet.

Across the main Hawaiian islands, thin layered high clouds partly obscured lower features from Maui county north. Lower cloud cover consisted mostly of layered debris clouds from daytime cumulus buildups inland, though a few marine cumuli also moved ashore along slopes facing east. Areas with the greatest cloud cover included central Kauai, north-central Oahu, all middle slopes of Haleakala on Maui, most lower to middle slopes of the Big Island clockwise from south Hilo to Kau districts, and most lower slopes of north and south Kona districts on the Big Island. These clouds generally rose to heights of 7000 to 8000 feet. Radar data from near the islands showed isolated showers at most.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2010 / Kapolei City Lights Celebration Marks Ten Years Of Holiday Cheer

KAPOLEI CITY LIGHTS CELEBRATION MARKS TEN YEARS OF HOLIDAY CHEER             (Tues., Dec. 7, 2010)—Mayor Peter Carlisle invites everyone to Kapolei Hale on Sat., Dec. 11 for the 10th annual Kapolei City Lights celebration, featuring a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, West Oahu Electric Light Parade and much more.  The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food booths, free keiki games and entertainment on Uluohia Street, in front of Kapolei Hale. The parade begins at 6 p.m., and the mayor and first lady will illuminate the tree at 7:45 p.m. A stunning fireworks display will commence at dusk. This year's highly anticipated community event will feature entertainment by Touch of Gold, the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Ewa Elementary School Chorus Group. It also includes the Friends of Kapolei Hale 10th Annual Christmas Coloring Contest. The Salvation Army will provide free juice and cookies.   The 40-foot tree in front of Kapolei Hale was donated by Roman and Priscilla Tan of Kalama Valley. City employees, community sponsors and local schools created the displays in the courtyard of Kapolei Hale. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., proceeding from the Kapolei Fairgrounds at Kealanani Ave. to Farrington Hwy., to Kamokila Blvd., left onto Uluohia St., concluding at Kapolei Hale. Approximately 25 vibrant and uniquely-decorated vehicles will participate in the parade. Christmas trees and posters will be displayed in Kapolei Hale through Jan. 4, 2011. Viewing will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m.  Event admission and street parking are free of charge. Additional parking will be available at the Kakuhihewa State Office Building on Kamokila Boulevard. Kapolei City Lights is presented by Mayor Carlisle, the employees of the City and County of Honolulu and the Friends of Kapolei Hale. -30-  Contact: Customer Services Department Information Officer Louisa Te'i, 768-4385

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Based on data through 2330 UTC December 07 2010.

Skies are mostly sunny across the aloha state and adjacent coastal waters this early afternoon. Only small areas of broken low cloudiness exist over mauka and central portions of Oahu, central Lanai, and lower upslope sections of windward east Maui and the Big Island. Low cloud movement is near 10 mph statewide, from the east just east of the Big Island and veering to the south-southwest moving up the chain to Kauai.

A front is nearly stationary approximately 400 miles north of Kauai. Most of the broken to overcast low clouds associated with the boundary are currently north of a line from 30°N 136°W to 26°N 147°W to 28°N 156°W to 30°N 160°W, and showers and isolated thunderstorms are evident north of 26.5°N between 159°W and 161.5°W.

Another front has been organizing west of the islands where a wind-convergent band of showers and thunderstorms has been active. Convection with this boundary is just west of a line 30°N 165°W to 26°N 163°W to 20°N 173°W. The front has begun to move to the east and southeast near 10 mph.

Only limited convection is occurring along the intertropical convergence zone far south of Hawaii. Most of the activity is firing from 08°N to 10°N between 134°W and 143°W, from 07°N to 09°N between 147°W and 158°W, and from 06.5°N to 10°N between 172°W and 179°W.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0600

Based on data through 1730 UTC December 07 2010.

A small area of broken low clouds and showers that has been moving from the south is affecting the eastern half of Kauai this morning. Skies are nearly clear elsewhere around the island chain and adjacent coastal waters. Low cloud motion is less than 10 mph statewide, from the east just east of the Big Island and veering to the south moving up the chain to Kauai.

A front is about 380 miles north of Kauai. The portion of the boundary east of 151°W has recently been heading east to southeast slowly, while the segment west of 151°W has been slowly pushing to the northeast. Most of the broken to overcast low clouds associated with the system are currently north of a line from 30°N 137°W to 25°N 149°W to 30°N 163°W. Isolated thunderstorms are firing north of 28°N between 160°W and 166°W. More showers and thunderstorms are igniting along a wind-convergent band, within 70 miles either side of a line from 28°N 165°W to 24°N 170°W to 20°N 175.5°W.

Showers and thunderstorms are occurring along the intertropical convergence zone far south of Hawaii. Most of the moderate- intensity convection is located from 06°N to 09.5°N between 136°W and 176°W.

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Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message

Hawaiian Islands Satellite Interpretation Message
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:30:00 -0600

Based on data through 1200 UTC December 07 2010.

The upper level low north northeast of Oahu was near 42.7°N 146.0°W at 2 am, about 1610 miles away. Based on water vapor imagery animation, over the last couple of hours the low has begun to change direction from moving towards the southeast to a more easterly direction. Water vapor also shows an upper level low about 2250 miles northwest of Oahu near 38.7°N 169.5°W. While earlier a couple lines of thunderstorms were noted associated with the surface reflection of this system, as of 2 am, a single line of isolated thunderstorms is observed on infrared imagery. This line extend from 17°N 178°W to 31°N 164°W, with cloud tops reaching near 43 thousand feet.

The northern end of the thunderstorms mentioned above merge with a low cloud band that is associated with the system to the north northeast of Oahu. The leading edge of the cloud band is about 320 miles north of Oahu at 2 am. During the last couple of hours, the portion of the band north of the main Hawaiian islands has begun to slowly lift to the north.

An upper level ridge continues to bring overall dry conditions to the main Hawaiian islands overnight, however the amplitude of the ridge is beginning to decrease. Despite the overall drier air over the islands, a batch of low clouds is passing over Kauai from the south, spreading clouds across the garden isle. Just a few clouds are noted over the remaining islands.

Low clouds north of Kauai are now moving almost due north around 15 mph, while low clouds south of the Big Island are moving in from the east. Thin high clouds are noted, generally moving from west to east north of the islands.

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