RED FLAG WARNING…..Civil Defense message for Thursday 10-23-2025 at 09:52 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday 10-23-2025 at 09:52 AM.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for National Weather Service Forecast Zones of Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Big Island North, Kohala, and Big Island Interior which include all or part of the following districts: Hamakua, North Hilo, North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Ka`u, and Puna.
A Red Flag Warning means that:
- Critical conditions of strong, gusty trade winds, dry fuel, low relative-humidity, and warm temperatures can produce extreme fire behavior.
- Any fires that develop will likely rapidly spread and be difficult to control.
Due to these conditions, the following actions are recommended:
- Avoid any activity that involves using open flames such as grilling and camp fires.
- Do not park cars on dry grass after a trip.
You will be informed as conditions change.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
