Current Weather Alerts….Surf, Wind, Winter Weather Watch
Wind Advisory
Alert:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY FOR PORTIONS OF
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI KAHOOLAWE MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND…
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts over
45 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of Lanai, Maui and the Big Island Hawaii.
* WHEN…Until 6 AM HST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or
other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and
causing power outages.
Instructions: Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. Motorists should use extra caution.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North and East
Kohala
Lanai Makai
Lanai Mauka
Leeward Haleakala
Maui Leeward West
Maui Windward West
South Big Island
High Surf Advisory
Alert:
…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND…
.Rough surf will continue along east facing shores through early
next week due to a combination of strong trades and large seas.
Surf will hold around the advisory level through the day
today, then increase Sunday into Monday to levels just below the
warning criteria.
…HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Surf will be 6 to 8 feet today, rising to 8 to 12 feet
Sunday.
* WHERE…East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and
the Big Island.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM HST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Moderate. Strong breaking waves and currents will make
entering the water dangerous. Several days with these conditions
will likely lead to significant beach erosion in some areas.
Instructions: Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Target Area:
Big Island North and East
Kauai Windward
Maui Windward West
Molokai Windward
Oahu Koolau
Olomana
South Big Island
Windward Haleakala
Winter Storm Watch
Alert:
…WINTER STORM WATCH FOR BIG ISLAND AND HALEAKALA SUMMITS…
.A cold core low over the islands will bring cold temperatures on
the highest elevations of the Big Island and Maui above 9,000 ft.
Freezing rain and snow are possible starting later this evening.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and freezing rain forecast.
* WHERE…Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits above 9000 feet
elevation.
* WHEN…Starting this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility at times, and ice will make
roads treacherous.
Instructions: A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until improved weather returns.
Target Area:
Big Island Summit
Haleakala Summit
