Red Cross
9-15-18 Tropical Storm Florence Update: Path Forecast – SC, NC, TN, OH, ME
First Things First… Here is how you can help: You can donate to the Red Cross. Facebook has activated a safety check on their Hurricane Florence crisis response page. That’s where individuals can declare themselves “safe.” It’s also where communities can request specific supply needs or offer aid. Animal rescue group Frank’s Nation has launched a campaign to cover […]
Kona And The Pillars Of Pele? Record Rain in Hilo – No Rain in Kona. The Kona Rain Shadow Effect.
The Kona Rain Shadow: As we discuss why Kona gets so little rain, we will also talk about the hurricanes and tropical storms of 2018. Three Pele-grown mountains protect Kona when weather originates from the east (and sometimes to the south): Mauna Kea at 13,803 feet, Mauna Loa at 13,679 feet and Hualalai at 8,271 feet. […]
