High wind advisory

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY…
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM HST Saturday. A High Wind
Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in effect
from Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* WINDS…Localized north to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts
over 50 mph in exposed areas, over higher terrain, and where
winds blow downslope. Sustained winds over 40 mph, or gusts over
58 mph, are possible over some lower elevation areas on the Big
Island Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night.
* TIMING…Through 6 PM Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Winds this strong can make driving hazardous, can
cause minor localized damage, and result in power outages.

Instructions:
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58
mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts, secure loose objects, and prepare for the possibility
of power outages.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

Counties:
Big Island Interior; Big Island North and East; Kohala; Kona; South Big Island