#big island weather advisories

NWS Issues Big Island Wind Advisory

Winds this strong will make driving difficult. Motorists should use extra caution.

Wind Advisory in Effect For Big Island Through Thursday

Winds this strong are capable of downing trees and causing power outages.

High Surf, Wind to Persist Across Big Island Through Sunday

Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.

Big Island Wind Advisory Extended Through Saturday Morning

Winds could gust up to 50 mph or higher.

Wind Advisory in Effect For Much of Big Island

Motorists should use extra caution.

Small Craft Advisory

A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.

Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island

At 4:31 P.M. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the leeward slopes of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.

UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch CANCELLED for Big Island

The Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island has been cancelled.

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for All Islands

The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon.

Weather Watches Cancelled; Mountains Mantled with Snow

For the first time all week, Big Island residents don’t have to batten down the hatches and can enjoy the views of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island

A cold front passing across the Big Island was producing heavy rainfall and strong winds, and wintery weather on the summits.