WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY

Wind Advisory
Alert:
…WIND ADVISORY FOR MOST LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE STATE FROM NOON
TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON…

…WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND
HALEAKALA FROM 6 PM TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON…

.Strong high pressure will develop north of the state today and
drift slowly eastward Thursday and Friday. The high will drive
strong and gusty trade winds that will be accelerated over and
downwind of island terrain.

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST
FRIDAY…

* WHAT…East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50
mph expected.

* WHERE…All of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau,
Oahu and most areas of the Big Island, mainly over and downwind
of terrain.

* WHEN…From noon today to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down
tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it
difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile
vehicles.
Instructions: Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North
Big Island South
Big Island Southeast
Central Oahu
East Honolulu
Ewa Plain
Honolulu Metro
Kahoolawe
Kauai East
Kauai Mountains
Kauai North
Kauai South
Kauai Southwest
Kipahulu
Kohala
Koolau Leeward
Koolau Windward
Lanai Leeward
Lanai Mauka
Lanai South
Lanai Windward
Maui Central Valley North
Maui Central Valley South
Maui Leeward West
Maui Windward West
Molokai Leeward South
Molokai North
Molokai Southeast
Molokai West
Molokai Windward
Niihau
Oahu North Shore
Olomana
South Haleakala
South Maui, Upcountry
Waianae Coast
Waianae Mountains
Windward Haleakala