CURRENT Weather Advisories for Hawai’i Island

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 11000
FEET…

.An upper low is expected to track over the Big Island late
tonight into Thursday, then remain in place into the upcoming
weekend. Cold air aloft and instability associated with this
upper feature combined with plenty of moisture will bring the
possibility of snow for the Big Island Summits through Friday
night.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM HST SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up
  to 6 inches, are expected.

• WHERE…Big Island Summits.

• WHEN…Midnight to 6 AM Saturday.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times.
  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and
limited visibilities, and use extreme caution while driving.
Instructions:
Target Area:
Big Island Summit

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THURSDAY…

• WINDS…Northeast 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts to 50 mph
  are expected across Lanai, Kahoolawe, the central valley and
  west end of Maui and the South Kohala district of the Big
  Island. Winds will be strongest over and immediately downwind of
  mountains.

• TIMING…through early Thursday evening.

• IMPACTS…Winds this strong could down tree branches and cause
  localized power outages. Motorists, especially those in high
  profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution.
  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:
  Kohala

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

.A strong high pressure system far northeast of the state will
produce a large fetch of strong trade winds pointed towards our
area over the next several days. Swell generated from the fetch
will bring hazardous surf to exposed east facing shores into the
weekend.

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM HST
SATURDAY…
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 PM HST
Saturday.

• SURF…5 to 8 feet along east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu,
  Molokai, Maui and Big Island on Thursday, rising to 7 to 10
  feet Friday and Saturday.

• TIMING…Building tonight and continuing into the weekend.

• 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.
  Target Area:
  Big Island North and East

South Big Island