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Hurricane Lane Maui, Big Surf, Winds and Rain is Here

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Real Estate Agent with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers R(S)54097

Hurricane Lane Maui, Big Surf, Winds, and Rain is Here

Hurricane Lane Maui

 

So we are under Hurricane warming for the Big Island and Maui. Winds predicted with 145 miles hour have been downgraded to 100 miles per hour for Maui, but there is a good chance Hurricane Lane will stay offshore, leaving Maui with tropical storm conditions.  There is also surf predicted to reach 15 to 25 ft, the last hurricane that came through did a lot of damage to boat harbors.

As I am writing this update, rains have arrived and are filling in across the island.  Schools and parks are closed, emergency shelters have been open and we are ready come what may.  We will have a disruption with shipping, large ships have been ordered out to sea.  

So here is my unprofessional take on this storm.  Maui in recorded history has never been hit by a hurricane. With Haleakala Crater extending out of the sea at 10,000 ft, when the hurricane winds hit off the crater there is a force that drives the hurricane away from the island. Ok, I know I am not a scientist that is my best guess.

So pray for Hawaii that this hurricane stays offshore and everyone is safe.

Aloha, 

Maui realtor

Steve Nickens RS-54097 GRI ABR

Elite Pacific Properties

Cell: 808-280-2208

Email: nickensmaui@gmail.com

Website; Nickensmaui.com

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 Wailea Realty

Steven C. Nickens RS-54097  GRI ABR

Hawaii Real Estate Brokers

3750 Wailea Alanui, Suite B-16

Wailea, Maui, Hi 96753

Offices in Wailea, Kihei, Paia, and Kapalua

www.nickensmaui.com

Cell: 808-280-2208

Email:nickensmaui@gmail.com

28 Years Selling Maui Real Estate

Comments (10)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well if all goes well some of that will translate to rain in our direction, stay safe, Endre

Aug 22, 2018 10:56 PM
Steven Nickens

Hi Endre, hopefully the coconut express will deliver Calif some much-needed rain.

Aug 23, 2018 10:52 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Steve, sure hope it veers off, and you don't see much affect for Lane.  Stay safe!

Aug 23, 2018 02:09 AM
Steven Nickens

Thanks Joan, hunkering down at home today. Hopefully we will just get a good rain. Maui is always windy so hopefully, it stays offshore.

Aug 23, 2018 10:54 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm glad to hear they downgraded the winds, Steven.  But, 100 mph is still incredibly strong.  Stay safe!

Aug 23, 2018 03:17 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Steven, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Aug 23, 2018 03:18 AM
Steven Nickens

Hi Myrl, thanks for the feature, hoping this storm passes without to much damage.

Aug 23, 2018 10:55 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Steve. May it pass you by with only some wind and rain you can handle! Enjoy your day!

Aug 23, 2018 04:57 AM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Morning Wayne, so far winds are not to bad, lots of rain headed our way.  So far the eye of the hurricane is pretty far offshore, if it keeps its present course we should be okay.

Aug 23, 2018 10:51 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Steven! Thinking of you today and hoping that your prediction is correct! Stay dry and safe.

Aug 24, 2018 11:06 PM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Debe Maxwell, It's the day after the storm, everyone is thankful we dodge a bullet. Today pretty calm winds with high clouds. And yes I am thinking I got it right when the hurricane winds hit high volcanic craters they push off and head into the path of least resistance Debe. Happy dance it's a great day.

Aug 25, 2018 02:08 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I've been watching the news, Steve, and it appears rain and floods will be the biggest issues.  Hope you are OK.

Aug 26, 2018 06:24 AM
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Wow, what a beauty. 

Thank you, great pictures, Steven Nickens 

Great weekend to all.

Sep 15, 2018 05:19 PM