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Strong Thunderstorm Headed Toward Hilo
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March 7, 1 p.m. NOAA/NWS satellite image.
The National Weather Service warns Hilo area residents that a strong thunderstorm will affect parts of Hawai‘i County.
At 1:36 p.m. HST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ninole, 16 miles northwest of Hilo, moving southeast at 5 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include Honomu, Laupahoehoe, Ninole and Hakalau.
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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