Wind Advisory issued February 24 at 3:41AM HST until February 25 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
…WIND ADVISORY FOR MOLOKAI KAHOOLAWE AND PORTIONS OF LANAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND FROM NOON TODAY… .Trade winds will increase later today as wind direction changes slightly from east-southeasterlies to easterlies. Areas most affected will be higher terrain adjacent to traditionally windy channels across the eastern half of the main island chain. * WHAT…East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island. * WHEN…From noon today to 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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.
Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Kipahulu; Big Island North
