WIND ADVISORY/High Surf Advisory

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT HST TONIGHT…

  • WINDS…Northeast 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph
    over Lanai, the central valley and leeward areas of Maui,
    leeward Kohala, Kau, the Humuula Saddle on the Big Island. The
    strong trade winds will not affect the Hilo area.

  • TIMING…Through midnight tonight.

  • IMPACTS…Winds this strong can knock down tree branches,
    cause car doors to slam, and result in sporadic power outages.
    Instructions: A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use extra caution.
    Target Area:
    Big Island Interior
    Big Island North and East
    Kohala
    Lanai Makai
    Lanai Mauka
    Leeward Haleakala
    Maui Central Valley
    Maui Leeward West
    Maui Windward West
    South Big Island
    Windward Haleakala


…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND….

.Strong trades will continue to produce rough surf along east
facing shores through Friday.

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY…

  • SURF…4 to 8 feet along east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu,
    Molokai, Maui and the Big Island.

  • TIMING…Through 6 PM Friday.

  • IMPACTS…Moderate…Expect strong breaking waves, shore
    break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
    difficult and dangerous.
    Instructions: Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Know your limits; when in doubt, don`t go out.
    Target Area:
    Big Island North and East
    Kauai Windward
    Maui Windward West
    Molokai Windward
    Oahu Koolau
    Olomana
    South Big Island

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