Civil Defense message for Friday 08-23-2024 at 04:57 PM
Civil Defense message for Friday 08-23-2024 at 04:57 PM.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka`u for Saturday.
A Red Flag Warning means that:
- Critical conditions of strong, gusty trade winds, dry fuel, low relative-humidity, and warm temperatures could 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.
