Feb. 10: Serious damage across the state from strong winds
·9 min
The episode begins with weather anchor Chevy Chevalier providing an Aloha Friday update, noting partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures. He highlights a wind event with peak gusts of 48 mph at Honolulu airport and 41 mph in Lihue, warning that windy conditions will persist through the weekend. Chevy mentions power outage maps available via Hawaii Electric, showing 268 outages on Oahu. He forecasts sustained winds of 25-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, noting high wind warnings and advisories. Surf forecaster Gary reports on storm surf conditions, with Makapu'u seeing eight-foot waves described as 'absolute slop chop' and warnings to stay out of the water. High surf warnings are in effect for windward shores. The episode details emergency responses, with Honolulu Fire Department handling 26 weather-related incidents including downed trees, power lines, and blown roofs. Safety tips are provided, such as staying 30 feet from downed power lines. A water conservation request in Ewa is lifted after a broken 40-year-old wastewater main is repaired, which spilled 63,000 gallons but did not reach the ocean. The state creates a traffic emergency zone on Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay for a $1.2 million boulder fencing project. A bill to combat bedbug infestations in rentals is set for committee hearing. The episode ends with a survey listing movies as the worst first-date location and McDonald's as second, prompting discussion on date ideas.
