Remnants of Linda Pass Through the Islands with Rain and Gusty Winds

The remnants of post-tropical cyclone Linda moved across the state on Monday, August 23, 2021. The low passed north of Maui, across Molokai, and just south of Oahu during the day, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to portions of the area.

Leading rainbands moved over the windward slopes of the Big Island and Maui County on Sunday. Rainfall spread westward across the island chain, with Oahu and Kauai receiving their highest totals on Monday. Peak rainfall rates were mostly 1 to 2 inches, which produced minor flooding on the Big Island, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. There were no reports of significant flooding.

Winds were strongest across Oahu, with a peak wind gust of 56 mph recorded at Kuaokala Forest Reserve near Kaena Point. A few other locations recorded gusts over 40 mph, as noted below. There were no reports of damage from the winds.

The tables below include notable rainfall totals and highest wind gusts for the 48 hour period from 8 am Sunday to 8 am Tuesday.

Maximum rainfall totals (inches):

...Kauai...
Mt. Waialeale (USGS)                      7.12
Kilohana (USGS)                           3.88

...Oahu...
Manoa Lyon Arboretum                      7.10
Nuuanu Upper                              6.23
Moanalua RG 1 (USGS)                      5.79
Poamoho Rain Gage No. 1 (USGS)            4.92
Punaluu Stream (USGS)                     3.73

...Molokai...
Puu Alii (NPS)                            6.14
Puu o Hoku (CoCoRaHS)                     3.40

...Maui...
Puu Kukui (USGS)                          3.43
West Wailuaiki (USGS)                     3.26

...Big Island...
Ahumoa (DLNR)                             2.50

All totals are considered to be preliminary for informational purposes only.

Strongest wind gusts:

Location                     Speed     Time/Date

...Hawaii...

...Hawaii County...
Bradshaw Army Airfield       31 MPH    0417 PM 08/22
Kailua Kona Airport          30 MPH    1253 PM 08/23

...Honolulu County...
Kuaokala                     56 MPH    0436 PM 08/23
Kaneohe Mcas                 45 MPH    0247 PM 08/23
Palehua                      42 MPH    0236 PM 08/23
Kailua                       41 MPH    0236 PM 08/23
Makapu`u Beach               39 MPH    0455 PM 08/23
Kii                          38 MPH    0345 PM 08/23
Makua Range                  37 MPH    0458 PM 08/23
Waianae Valley               36 MPH    0537 PM 08/23
Makua Ridge                  35 MPH    0558 PM 08/23
Kahuku Training Area         32 MPH    0359 PM 08/23
Honolulu Airport             32 MPH    1253 PM 08/23
Mokuleia                     32 MPH    0416 PM 08/23
Punalu`u                     32 MPH    0527 PM 08/23
Laniakea                     31 MPH    0401 PM 08/23
Schofield East               30 MPH    0158 PM 08/23

...Maui County...
Kaneloa                      42 MPH    0253 PM 08/22
Lanai 1                      41 MPH    1137 PM 08/22
Kanaha WF                    39 MPH    0906 PM 08/23
Lanai Airport                38 MPH    1243 AM 08/23
Makapulapai                  35 MPH    0615 PM 08/23

...Maritime Stations...
Molokini Light               43 MPH    0319 PM 08/23
Kihei                        41 MPH    1150 AM 08/23
Honolulu, HI (NOS-NWLON)     31 MPH    0124 PM 08/23

Observations are collected from a variety of sources with varying equipment and exposures. We thank all volunteer weather observers for their dedication. Not all data listed are considered official.