Still Under High Wind Advisory & Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning
Alert:
…RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR OAHU…

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TODAY FOR THE
LEEWARD AREAS OF MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND…

.Strong trade winds and low relative humidity will combine with
dry fuels to bring critical fire weather conditions for the
eastern half of the state through this afternoon. Conditions have
improved over Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu due to increasing moisture
from a front moving over the western end of the state, so the
warning has been cancelled there.

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…

* AFFECTED AREA…Leeward areas of Maui County and the Big Island.

* TIMING…Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* WINDS…East 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 40 percent.

* IMPACTS…A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity,
and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires
that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning does
not predict new fire starts.
For actions you can take to protect life and property from
wildfires, visit the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization at
https://www.hawaiiwildfire.org/home
Instructions: Outdoor burning is not recommended. Heat from vehicle exhaust systems can ignite dry grass. Park cars on areas that are paved or where vegetation is trimmed and cleared. High winds contribute to wildfire hazard. Delay activities that could throw off sparks until the wind dies down. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Kohala
Kona
Lanai Makai
Lanai Mauka
Leeward Haleakala
Maui Central Valley
Maui Leeward West
Molokai Leeward
South Big Island

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI COUNTY 
AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH THIS EVENING.. 
 
.Strong high pressure building to the north of the islands will 
drive windy trades through this evening. Winds are expected to 
increase this afternoon over the western half of the state as an 
area of stronger winds is ushered in behind a dissipating front. 
 
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... 
 
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
mph. 
 
* WHERE...Kahoolawe, Lanai, and portions of Maui and the Big 
Island. The strongest winds are expected over and downwind of 
mountains as well as through valleys. 
 
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. 
 
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can knock down tree branches, blow 
away tents and unsecured objects, and make it difficult to 
drive, especially for high profile vehicles.