Hurricane Iselle passed directly over the Big Island and weakened to a tropical depression that affect the rest of the island chain. Hurricane Julio briefly strengthened to a category 3 hurricane before weakening and turning to the northwest with tropical storm force winds staying north of the islands. The maximum wind report from Julio was 31 mph, well below tropical storm force.
Iselle: Top 10 Highest Average Wind Speeds
Stn Name | Max Avg (mph) | Organization |
Lanai | 50.6 | FAA |
Puopelu | 48.3 | FAA |
West Maui Airport | 47.2 | FAA |
Hakioawa | 43.0 | USFS |
Apua | 43.0 | USFS |
Kihei | 39.6 | WeatherFlow |
Hilo Airport | 39.1 | NWS |
Luamakika | 39.1 | NWS |
Holei Sea Arch | 37.0 | USFS |
Kona Airport | 36.9 | NWS |
Iselle: Top 10 Highest Gusts
Stn Name | Max Gust (mph) | Organization |
Waikane | 72.0 | USFS |
Hakioawa | 68.0 | USFS |
Pu’ukahua | 67.0 | USFS |
Apua | 66.0 | USFS |
Holei Sea Arch | 64.0 | USFS |
Lanai | 62.1 | FAA |
Kaneloa | 62.0 | USFS |
Luamakika | 59.8 | NWS |
Kihei | 59.2 | WeatherFlow |
Molokai Forest | 57.0 | USFS |
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