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Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

NoelSeven — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:00:11 GMT

Two

Last I heard, one may hit Hilo. Hilo is such a beautiful area and on my favorite island. I think we have at least two people from this board who live in the islands, I hope they will be OK.

Re: Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

Preds — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:02:53 GMT

Praying for their safety as well as everyone on the islands. So thankful that my niece and her boys have moved back to Florida. They miss Hawaii and I'm sure they are scared for their friends. Be safe everyone!

Re: Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

NoelSeven — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:04:10 GMT

Hi Preds

I didn't see that terrier already has a line about the hurricanes and replies there.

We might want to all go over to that conversation.

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Preds — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:05:07 GMT

Hi Noel! See ya' there.

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scotttie — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:09:33 GMT

I think maybe yours has the more accurate headline.

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MrsSweetieBear — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:31:46 GMT

Aloha NoelSeven - Yep, I'm one of them. You can see my posts on the other thread.

These Subject Titles are not quite accurate or complete. I guess that is how the national media is reporting it?

The Big Island of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii are not the same thing. The Big Island is first in line to be hit by this hurricane. And it is correct that The Big Island has not had a direct hit from a hurricane before. But the state of Hawaii has. The last one, and worst one, was Iniki in 1992 that was a Cat 4 and slammed Kauai.

I am on Maui and we are next in line in the island chain. We are hoping it downgrades by the time it reaches us. We will definitely have damage though. All islands will.

Re: Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

scotttie — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:33:26 GMT

On 8/7/2014 MrsSweetieBear said:
Aloha NoelSeven - Yep, I'm one of them. You can see my posts on the other thread.

These Subject Titles are not quite accurate or complete. I guess that is how the national media is reporting it?

The Big Island of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii are not the same thing. The Big Island is first in line to be hit by this hurricane. And it is correct that The Big Island has not had a direct hit from a hurricane before. But the state of Hawaii has. The last one, and worst one, was Iniki in 1992 that was a Cat 4 and slammed Kauai.

I am on Maui and we are next in line in the island chain. We are hoping it downgrades by the time it reaches us. We will definitely have damage though. All islands will.

Hope you will stay in touch Mrs. Sweetiebear. We will be thinking of you.

Edited my post after I figured out what the difference is.

Re: Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

MrsSweetieBear — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:39:42 GMT

Sorry scottie. Yes, the Big Island of Hawaii is a part of the state of Hawaii. But when people say "Hawaii" they mean the state. When they mean the island, they say The Big Island or Hawaii Island or Hawaii County. Oahu is the main island or most populated island. "My" island, Maui, is between The Big Island and Oahu.

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smoky22 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:32:13 GMT

MrsSweetieBear, my thoughts are with you. What a shame if you were to lose your big trees (hopefully not your house), but the main thing is that you and MrSweetieBear stay safe!

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:38:12 GMT

Why Is This? Hurricanes were originally from the Atlantic - that's how I learned things.

Typhoons were for the Pacific (same thing) and that was the name give to the storm. When did things change or does the media not know this?

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NoelSeven — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:16:55 GMT

On 8/7/2014 Love Roses said:

Why Is This? Hurricanes were originally from the Atlantic - that's how I learned things.

Typhoons were for the Pacific (same thing) and that was the name give to the storm. When did things change or does the media not know this?

Hi LR, I responded to your query on the other line. All of the news I've seen about Hawaii is using "hurricane."

I looked it up and found this: Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places.

My guess is that they're using "hurricane" because they assume most people know what that is but not a typhoon. Personally, I think it's simpler just to use one term for the same weather pattern.

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cody2 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:40:04 GMT

We were in Kauai before and after the 1992 hurricane. It was so sad to see the damage and it took them a long time to recover and to get the tourists back.

Best wishes for the safety of all of the folks that live in the islands.

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hennypenny — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:48:48 GMT

Mrs sweetiebear.

Please stay safe. You are where my heart is. The most gorgeous place on earth. Keep us posted as to how you are. I think you once mentioned the area you are in, so I was wonderifng if you are you protected or sheltered where your home is? We have friends on the big island and on Kawaii too. The friends on the big Island are sitting ducks, right out in the open.

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hennypenny — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:16:35 GMT

Mrs Sweetiebear, just checking to see if you are prepared and okay.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:22:08 GMT

mrs sweetiebear and anyone else in hawaii.....stay safe and take good care!

did i also hear that here was an earthquake somewhere in hawaii today?

Re: Hawaii's First Hurricane In 22 Years

NoelSeven — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:01:17 GMT

I haven't read storm details yet, but I'm hoping Mrs. SB is OK.

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Marcail — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 23:13:19 GMT

Hope everyone stays safe and well. Scary times. Even paradise isn't perfect all the time. Many prayers and blessings and good thoughts. My cousin lived in Hawaii for a couple years, she was sent there for her Navy career (yeah, tough stuff) and she said it was so beautiful. Hopefully the storm will pass quickly without too much damage.