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.
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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…
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SURF…4 to 8 feet along east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu,
Molokai, Maui and the Big Island. -
TIMING…Through 6 PM Friday.
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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