Updated Weather Statement & High Wind Warning

03:28 HST on 02-09-2020
Expires: 16:00 HST on 02-09-2020
Event: Special Weather Statement
Alert:
…VERY WINDY CONDITIONS AND COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE TONIGHT
INTO MONDAY…
Winds are expected to increase late today and tonight as a
surface low develops to the northeast of the islands. A Wind
Advisory is in effect for Kauai and Oahu late today through Monday,
and depending on the exact track and strength of this low, the
advisory may be expanded to portions of Maui and the the lower
slopes of the Big Island.
Coastal flooding is possible tonight through Monday along exposed
north and west facing shores due to a combination of strong winds
and warning-level surf. The greatest potential for coastal
flooding impacts will be during the peak daily high tide, which
will occur during the early morning hours between midnight and
daybreak.
Coastal impacts may include significant beach erosion, flooding
of beaches that normally remain dry and overwash onto vulnerable
low-lying coastal roads and other coastal infrastructure.
Pay attention to later forecasts for updated information. Listen
for any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be needed for
this event.
Instructions:
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North and East
Big Island Summit
Central Oahu
Haleakala Summit
Kahoolawe
Kauai Leeward
Kauai Mountains
Kauai Windward
Kohala
Kona
Lanai Makai
Lanai Mauka
Leeward Haleakala
Maui Central Valley
Maui Leeward West
Maui Windward West
Molokai Leeward
Molokai Windward
Niihau
Oahu Koolau
Oahu North Shore
Oahu South Shore
Olomana
South Big Island
Waianae Coast
Waianae Mountains
Windward Haleakala

High Wind Warning
Alert:
…HIGH WIND WARNING THROUGH 6 AM TUESDAY FOR THE BIG ISLAND
SUMMITS…

…WIND ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY FOR KAUAI AND OAHU…

…HIGH WIND WATCH FOR HALEAKALA TONIGHT…

…HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 40 mph today, with localized gusts
over 70 mph. Winds increasing tonight, peaking at 35 to 75 mph
with localized gusts over 120 mph tonight and early Monday.
Winds weakening Monday afternoon and Monday night.

* WHERE…Big Island Summits.

* WHEN…Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel to the summits is not recommended until winds
have subsided.
Instructions: Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to the summit areas should be delayed until winds subside.
Target Area:
Big Island Summit