Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Hurricane Lane update, August 22

Aloha Guests and Owners, 
Your safety and security are of the utmost importance to us, so we want to make sure you are aware of an incoming severe storm. Hurricane Lane is heading toward the State of Hawai'i. Lane is currently a large hurricane. Although Lane is expected to weaken as it approaches Kaua'i, high tropical storm to low hurricane force winds are forecasted. It is important that we all stay aware of the storms progress and how it may affect our daily activities and travel  Lane is expected to get closest to the island of Kaua'i on Friday night (08/24/2018). 
 Kaua'i can expect to start feeling its effects by early Friday morning (08/24/2018). 

WHAT TO EXPECT • Tropical storm force winds • Heavy rains and potential flooding • Potential power outages • Potential closure of restaurants, pool and other outdoor activities • Limited services (beach hut closed, pool/fitness facility closed, restaurants closed) • Potential of fallen tree, tree branches, and utility poles. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change and affect us at Kiahuna Plantation. Regular updates are available on local news stations or on the internet.

Weather forecast (8/22 at 1:00 HST):

Wednesday night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 80. Breezy, with an east northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday: Frequent showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 82. Breezy, with an east northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

 Friday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible

 Saturday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain and thunderstorms before noon, then occasional showers after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Hurricane Hector update

Thanks to Chris Gampon, here is an update on Hurricane Hector which was threatening Poipu Beach.


Thursday, August 2, 2018

Upcoming meeting and retirement of Tim Blum

I hope to see many of you at the upcoming meetings in San Francisco next Saturday, August 11th at the Doubletree Hotel.  If you need reservations, please contact Marianne Thesken for details.  Lunch is FREE at 11:30 with the meeting to begin after.

Castle has its meeting at 9:00 that morning so it's a twofer!!  I'm sure Outrigger is also having its owners meeting simultaneously.


On another note, Outrigger and Kiahuna owners were sad to see Tim Blum retire after providing such valuable services to Kiahuna for decades!  To be exact, Tim has been a part of the Kiahuna Ohana for 35 years.  A parade at Kiahuna was held in his honor.



Were you aware that the AOBO has donated money to the Koloa Flood Relief fund?  We donated $1,000!  The victims of the Koloa Flood are still rebuilding.  The check was presented to Teddy Blake, who is representing the Koloa Foundation.  Now you will know what Teddy Blake looks like!