Caribbean Storm Overnight, the Hawaiian Big Island was just south of Calvin, which brought with it big surf, strong gusts, and a lot of rain. According to the National Weather Service, the system is anticipated to diminish when it passes to the south of the smaller islands on Wednesday.
With heavy rain expected throughout the day, Hawaii is under a flood watch into Wednesday. Many beaches and parks are closed, and there is a chance that flights will be rescheduled or delayed.
The weather service has issued a warning for Calvin because of its quick westward movement and the possibility of sudden, potentially hazardous weather changes. According to the weather service, each island is expected to be affected by the storm for between 12 and 18 hours.
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane expert at Fox Weather, stated on his website that Calvin won’t have officially made landfall on Hawaii because the center’s closest approach will be around located miles to the south of the southernmost point of the expansive Big Island. However, the far-reaching rain bands have expanded significantly beyond that area, encompassing a considerable northern stretch. Furthermore, the powerful winds associated with the tropical storm have extended approximately 140 miles towards the north, encompassing a vast enough distance that the majority of the region is affected. the main Hawaiian Islands will feel the peripheral effects of Calvin.”
The Big Island is expected to have rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour in the Puna and Kau districts, North and South Hilo, and the Hamakua Coast, which pose the greatest risk for flash floods. Rainfall totals are often predicted to range between 4 and 8
over the course of the storm, inches. The greatest winds, with sporadic gusts up to 50 mph, are most likely to be seen in areas downwind of higher terrain, such as South Point and the Kohala districts.
According to meteorologists, the weather service is predicting 3 to 6 inches of rain on Maui along with severe easterly winds with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind gusts of 50 mph and 2 to 4 inches of rain are anticipated on Oahu and Kaui.