Big Island wind advisory through Monday morning

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Hawaiʻi Island for the North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaiʻi Island interior and Kaʻu through Monday morning and a high surf advisory for east facing shores.

A wind advisory means sustained winds of at least 30 miles per hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 50 miles per hour are expected.

Those in the advisory area should take necessary precautions, drive with caution and be aware of debris, downed trees, and utility lines and stay clear of downed utility lines and report all hazards to authorities.

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency will inform the public as conditions change.