National Weather Service Honolulu HI …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST SATURDAY
Event: Wind Advisory
Message: National Weather Service Honolulu HI
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…East northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, and the
Big Island.
* WHEN…From noon today to 6 PM HST Saturday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will accelerate downslope, near mountain
tops and ridges, through gaps in the terrain, and in areas
typically exposed to strong trade winds.
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.
