Update: High wind warning extended for Big Island summits until this evening

9:14 a.m. Jan. 29 update: A high wind warning issued for Big Island summits is extended till 6 p.m. tonight.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west-southwest winds of 50 to 60 mph with gusts over 70 mph should be expected.

Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

8:35 a.m. Jan. 28 update: A high wind warning issued for Big Island summits is extended till 6 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west-southwest winds of 45 to 60 mph with gusts over 75 mph should be expected.

5:19 p.m. Jan. 27 update: The high wind warning for Big Island summits was extended till 4 p.m. on Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west winds of 50 to 65 mph with gusts over 75 mph should be expected.

Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

Original post: With west winds forecast at 50 to 65 mph, and gusts up to 75 mph, the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high wind warning until 6 p.m. Saturday for the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. They also can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

The public is advised to be prepared for road closures and postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve.