Kona cyclone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006807",
  "term": "Kona cyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A non-frontal, cold-core low-pressure system that forms in the subtropics, particularly near the Hawaiian Islands, and brings heavy rainfall and strong winds. These cyclones develop when an upper-level trough interacts with a surface low, drawing moisture from the tropical Pacific. Kona cyclones can cause widespread flooding and coastal erosion, especially on the leeward sides of the islands, which are usually dry.",
  "synonyms": [
    "kona storm"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "kona"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/kona-cyclone/"
}