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Post by pepper59 on Aug 4, 2014 20:57:53 GMT
We're flying in Thursday afternoon for 8 days and apparently Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio are bearing down. The forecast is local heavy rain POSSIBLE, heavy winds. Are they usually pretty accurate with their forecasts? Here in Oregon they're wrong more than right. We'll be in Kihel mostly which is supposedly drier. What do you know or hear? Thanks so much!!
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Post by pattipea on Aug 4, 2014 21:26:21 GMT
Don't know anything about the accuracy of the weather forecast in/for HI, but just wanted to wish you luck. Hope you can still go,and enjoy, your vacation!
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Post by sbartist on Aug 4, 2014 21:32:53 GMT
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 4, 2014 21:45:32 GMT
I am not in Hawaii, but Florida and hurricane predictions are pretty accurate these days... I generally check NOAA's website and Weather Underground. NOAA is really informative-you can check the "spaghetti" models, they are all the different weather source's predictions on one page. Where you have the highest concentration of predictive paths is a pretty good indicator of where a hurricane/tropical storm will go.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 4, 2014 23:50:42 GMT
And this comment on a Hawaii news FB feed, made me LOL: If the two storms converge over Honolulu will it create a sharknado?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 23:56:31 GMT
Kihei is more "inland" than say K'aannapali (sp?)/LaHaina or the Hana side. We went right after a tsunami and the others at our hotel that were there before us said they did have to evacuate to higher ground, but that it was well prepared/run. Stunk, but not dangerous. Having been through Gulf Hurricanes the linked information didn't make it sound as bad. A lot of times it depends on the temperature of the water it is moving over. Sometimes that can slow it down or even calm it. It doesn't sound terrible, but does sound like it might be happening when you are supposed to travel so I would expect some cancelled or delayed flights unfortunately.
What type of abode are you staying in? Hotel/private home/rented condo/etc? Some place hopefully that has either homeowners or a management company that can give good advice.
Maui is gorgeous and I hope you have an awesome time without too much bad weather!
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Post by annabella on Aug 5, 2014 0:03:52 GMT
Do you have travel insurance? You can cancel because of weather and not suffer any financial losses.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 5, 2014 0:37:39 GMT
Updating - just so you know: Organizers of Maui’s Second Friday have canceled all activities scheduled for Friday, August 8, due to Hurricane Iselle. That’s the same day the storm is expected to hit Lahaina.
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Post by zella on Aug 5, 2014 0:45:43 GMT
After reading the available weather forecasts, it doesn't look as though it will be too bad. Although Iselle is currently a cat 4 hurricane, it's expected to only be a tropical storm by the time it sideswipes Hawaii. You may get a couple of days of heavy rains and stronger-than-usual winds, but I don't think it should ruin your vacation. My only concern would be that the weather could delay your flight, or that the flight could be very turbulent.
Actually, I'm jealous. Both because I adore Maui (we have been there 4 times and will return probably next year) and because I'm a weather geek, so I find this fascinating.
Hope you have a wonderful trip.
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Post by Yubon Peatlejuice on Aug 5, 2014 2:58:03 GMT
I'm on Oahu now. We are leaving tomorrow. No one is talking about Iselle. Our waitress at lunch didn't even know about it. The forecast here is for rain and wind on Thursday/Friday and then back to sunshine by the weekend.
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Post by tania7424 on Aug 5, 2014 3:04:12 GMT
My parents and sister are in Kauai right now. Mom hasn't said anything.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 5, 2014 3:33:45 GMT
Interesting that visitors to the islands are not hearing about it. I live on Oahu and it was just on the news a few minutes ago, and has been on my FB feed through the news several times today. Not to mention locals discussing on FB.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 5, 2014 6:37:01 GMT
My stepsister lives on Maui. She's visiting here right now but flying back on Thursday. If I can track her down tomorrow, I'll find out if she knows anything further about what's going on with Iselle.
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Post by kristalina on Aug 5, 2014 6:58:55 GMT
My parents and sister are in Kauai right now. Mom hasn't said anything. AH my co worker and her son are on Kauai too! We text every day and she hasn't mentioned it. wierd |
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Post by *Marjorie* on Aug 5, 2014 7:43:24 GMT
It's expected to hit Thursday night, Friday. Don't forget there's Julio right in the back of Iselle so there's two storms. They are expecting heavy rains and winds.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 5, 2014 7:58:27 GMT
With heavy rains, brings lots of flooding, and winds can knock out electricity. My DH just got back from Don Quijote's and Walmart (it is 10:00 p.m.). He said Walmart was a zoo. Parts of some of the islands are still recuperating from Tropical Storm Wali which just hit a couple weeks ago.
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Post by Patter on Aug 5, 2014 10:15:26 GMT
It's expected to hit Thursday night, Friday. Don't forget there's Julio right in the back of Iselle so there's two storms. They are expecting heavy rains and winds. I heard that Iselle will likely not be bad because it will be going over cooler waters before hitting the islands. It's the 2nd storm they are worried about because it will be over warmer waters and just behind Iselle. That is the one that looked more scary to me. Praying all is well and that you can enjoy your vacation. All of the times we have been to the islands, the weather has been perfect so I hate to hear of these storms as you go. Keep us updated! |
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Post by pepper59 on Aug 5, 2014 15:49:37 GMT
So because of the one/two punch of the 2 storms, we've decided to cancel. We would be arriving just as Iselle hits (if they even have flights still going in!) and then Julio on Sunday, so at best we'd hav9ng maybe 3 good days out of 8. Just not worth it. Especially if power is out, no A/C, possible flooding. Since the Caribbean appears very calm, we have decided to take a last minute cruise instead. We'll lose our $900 deposit but can reschedule airfare and instead of giving the condo ANOTHER $900, we'll give the cruise lines $1200 for 7 days all inclusive to Barbados, St Maarten, St Kitts... Sooooo... hoping everything comes together and praying for the people of Hawaii.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 5, 2014 15:57:51 GMT
Very smart move pepper59. Enjoy your Caribbean cruise! Hawaii News Now shared Jennifer Robbins's photo - 7 hrs Dangerous surf and seas will approach our beaches as early as Tuesday night into Wednesday. Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins has the details on the two tropical cyclones tonight at 10 on Hawaii News Now. We're on the air now! Latest forecast: bit.ly/iselleforecast Track the storm: hine.ws/severeweather |
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Post by pattipea on Aug 5, 2014 16:01:40 GMT
I'm sorry you had to change your plans at the last minute, AND have to lose so much money by doing so, but you really are doing the smart thing. Mother Nature is not something to gamble with. Go and have a wonderful cruise, and please share some pix when you get back.
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Post by *Marjorie* on Aug 5, 2014 18:13:10 GMT
I think you made the right choice. I would have done the same thing.
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Post by jmd74 on Aug 5, 2014 18:13:36 GMT
I'm sorry you had to change your plans but a cruise sounds fantastic! The Safeway down the street was crazy last night with people buying bottled water and batteries, us included! Enjoy your cruise!
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Post by peppermintpatty on Aug 5, 2014 18:34:30 GMT
HA!!!!!
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Post by sbartist on Aug 5, 2014 22:22:27 GMT
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Post by lucyg on Aug 5, 2014 22:32:27 GMT
Have a great "instead" cruise. I apologize for forgetting to ask my stepmother but it looks like others had it covered.
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Post by jmd74 on Aug 6, 2014 2:02:14 GMT
Stay safe Hawaii peas! By the way Kapolei Target had a huge line waiting for the Dasani distributor to come. Also most Ewa Beach locations are out of water and D batteries. We keep all those things on hand but I had to go out in the craziness to get some last minute school supplies.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 6, 2014 2:24:54 GMT
My husband emailed me this morning and said his company (a construction supply company) was already out of generators to sell.
I picked up the last items we needed this morning before work, so we should (crossing fingers) be set if we are hit. My son is looking forward to a Hawaiian "snow" day.
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Post by lindywholoveskids on Aug 6, 2014 2:52:34 GMT
Here's hoping all Hawaiians stay safe.
It's one of my top two places to be!
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Post by *Marjorie* on Aug 6, 2014 6:36:26 GMT
The schools are closed on Thursday. They'll notify us if they will also close on Friday.
Hawaiian Airlines is charging no fees for changing your reservations because of the storms. I think they'll honor this until
August 10th. Don't know if the other airlines will do the same.
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Post by pepper59 on Aug 6, 2014 18:29:58 GMT
Well, Alaska air just refunded our full purchase price to Maui! Thank you, Lord! The condo on the other hand is refusing to return a penny of our $900 - 50% deposit. I can understand no refund but they won't even give us any type of credit towards a future vacation. Lesson learned the hard way, I will always buy trip insurance in the future! FYI: CRH is the condo company and they have been very difficult. Expedia even intervened on our behalf asking for a credit and they said no. Oh, well! Thankful every other venue, I.e. Lei greetings, luau, etc were very considerate and helpful. And still praying earnestly for the people of Hawaii. Be safe!
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