One of the reasons I like staffing a NOAA/National Weather Service booth at aviation-related events (such as the recent Hawaii Aviation Day at the Hawaii State Capitol) is because of the questions that pilots ask.  If one person asks a question, chances are there are others out there wondering the same thing.  This article will highlight a few sources of weather information available on the NWS Honolulu website that may be useful but not well known, and also introduce an initiative that’s designed to improve communication between our office and community groups interested in improving weather safety and preparedness.

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