#Wind Advisory
High wind warning canceled, wind advisory remains for Big Island summits
Forecasters have issued a wind advisory for the summits of Hawaiʻi Island, warning of gusts up to 60 mph through Wednesday and hazardous conditions for travel and outdoor activities.
What you need to know about the kona low Friday on the Big Island
The flash flood warning for Puna and Ka‘ū was again extended and is now in effect until 8 a.m. today (March 14) as heavy rainfall continues to impact both districts, falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour along the island’s southeast slopes.
UPDATE: Blustery conditions decreasing; National Weather Service cancels wind advisory
Forecasters report, however, that winds will remain breezy today, largely expected to stay just below advisory levels, continuing to gradually decrease throughout the day.
UPDATE: Wind advisory canceled, but breezy conditions will persist for next couple of days
National Weather Service reports winds have fallen to below the advisory threshold.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands; 2 beach parks remain closed due to high surf
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Update: Wind advisory no longer in effect for Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service has canceled the wind advisory for Hawaiʻi.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
UPDATE: Wind advisory extended through this morning for Big Island summits
South to southwest winds of 45 to 50 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, are possible atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa; public should consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores canceled as northeast swell diminishes
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say surf along Big Island eastern shorelines has fallen today (Nov. 14) and will decline further through tomorrow as trade winds ease.
Sparking prevention: Officials urge caution with wildfire risk heightened in Big Island areas under wind advisory
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense asks public in those locations to be careful with use of open flames, fire and hotwork activity as well as avoid parking vehicles on dry grass after travel.
Wind advisory in effect through Monday for north-northwest, south-southeast portions of Big Island
The National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office area forecast discussion from shortly before 4 a.m. today said fairly dry conditions with lower humidity levels coupled with those stronger winds also could produce elevated fire weather conditions over leeward areas late this morning into the afternoon.
Gusts up to 50 mph forecast for parts of Big Island now under wind advisory
North and South Kohala as well as parts of Hāmākua, North Kona, Kaʻū and Puna will see sustained northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph throughout the day as trade winds gain strength from a tight pressure gradient created because of a surface high northeast of the state.
Wind advisory in place for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west winds will be blowing 40 to 50 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph.
Wind advisory: Forecast calls for gusts up to 50 mph for parts of Big Island
Wind advisory in effect until 10 p.m. today (April 6) for North and South Kohala as well as parts of Kaʻū and Puna, including South Point, Pāhala and Kalapana.
Update: Winds finally calm down atop Big Island summits
All wind warnings and advisories canceled for summit areas of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa as winds lower below advisory thresholds.
Update: Wind advisory now in effect through Thursday morning
Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph expected to persist for North and South Kohala, North Kona, Ka‘ū and portions of Puna, as well as now the addition of the saddle area of the island.
Update: Wind advisory extended through Thursday morning for much of Big Island
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu expect east winds to continue at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, for north, south, southeastern and interior portions of the island, including North and South Kohala as well as parts of Kaʻū and Puna.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing Big Island shores
Forecasters originally had extended the advisory until 6 p.m. today, but surf has already dropped below advisory thresholds.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says winds have lowered below advisory levels.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service, east winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected with higher gusts.
