Due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hone affecting Hawaii August 2024, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Hone Affecting Hawaii: August 2024 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Hone — which is currently approximately 260 miles southeast of Hilo in Hawaii and moving west at a speed of 15 miles per hour — are at 65 miles per hour, which means that it is currently a strong tropical storm. The good news is that no landfall of this tropical storm is likely given its current path; but it is expected to briefly strengthen to hurricane status as it passes south of the Hawaiian Islands.
The new experimental cone from the National Hurricane Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States was not available for Tropical Storm Hone.
The outermost bands of this tropical storm are already currently affecting portions of Hawaii; and conditions will continue to worsen as the tropical storm passes closer to Hawaii.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
- Hawaii County, which is also known as the Big Island of Hawaii
Significant precipitation of up to ten inches is possible in across portions of the Big Island of Hawaii — especially windward and southeast facing slopes of the island — which can potentially result in flash flooding.
Rough surf and strong rip currents are currently affecting parts of the Hawaiian Islands — as well as windy conditions.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from Hawaii, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are four airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- United Airlines has issued travel alerts for Honolulu, Kona, Lihu’e, and Kahului for Saturday, August 24, 2024 through Sunday, August 25, 2024; and Thursday, August 29, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Southwest Airlines has issued travel alerts for Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Lihu’e, and Kahului for Saturday, August 24, 2024 through Sunday, August 25, 2024; and Sunday, September 8, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Hawaiian Airlines has issued travel alerts for Hilo and Kona for Saturday, August 24, 2024 through Sunday, August 25, 2024; and Thursday, August 29, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued travel alert for Honolulu for Sunday, August 25, 2024 through Monday, August 26, 2024.
Final Boarding Call
Do not be surprised if additional airlines issue travel waivers or alerts.
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Photograph ©2024 by Brian Cohen.
