#High Wind Watch
Update: High wind advisory for Big Island summits is canceled
A robust subtropical jetstream will bring dangerously strong west winds to the summits. Winds are expected to drop to advisory levels Saturday.
Update: High Wind Warning for Big Island summits extended through Thursday
Southwest winds of 55 to 70 mph with gusts over 90 mph are possible on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Update: Dora moves past Hawaiʻi Island; strong winds continue through Wednesday
Category 4 Hurricane Dora is passing south of the Big Island today with sustained winds of 130 mph. It is bringing high winds, high surf and dry conditions with fire hazards.
Category 4 Hurricane Dora will bring high winds, high surf to Big Island Monday through Wednesday
While Category 4 Hurricane Dora will pass well south of the Hawaiian Islands in the next couple of days, the storm will bring high winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts over 65 mph.
Dora maintains Category 4 intensity as hurricane moves west across the Central Pacific, south of the Hawaiian Islands
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Dora was about 890 miles east-southeast of South Point on the Big Island and 1,725 miles east of Johnston Island moving west at 22 mph. The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 25 miles out from the storm’s center.
NWS Forecasts Snow, High Winds for Big Island Summits
A winter storm watch, as well as a high wind watch, are anticipated for Big Island summits starting Friday evening.
High Wind Watch Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Big Island summits.
High Wind Possible Across Much of Big Island
Due to the potential impacts of high wind, Civil Defense is asking the public to tie down loose objects or move them indoors before sundown.
High Wind Watch Issued Friday through Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch. Winds are expected to increase Friday and peak on Saturday afternoon.
