#Wind Advisory
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.
Update: Red flag warning canceled for leeward Big Island
As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished.
Update: Wind advisory canceled as trade winds fall below advisory thresholds
Winds in North and South Kohala, Kaʻū and the interior of the Big Island will continue to decrease into the weekend as high pressure to the north of the islands weakens.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing shores of Big Island
Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.
Update: High surf advisory extended through Monday morning for east-facing shores of Big Island
Large breking waves of 9 to 13 feet can be expected along east-facing shores as strong easterly winds continue to blow across the island through the weekend.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
East winds 35 to 45 mph are forecast, with gusts up to 60 mph. Winds at these speeds will make it difficult to drive, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that northeast to east winds of 40 to 45 mph are anticipated with gusts up to 70 mph.
Update: Wind advisory extended for summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
East winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts of more than 60 mph are expected to continue atop the mountains now through early Thursday morning.
Update: Wind advisory for Big Island summits canceled in predawn hours
The National Weather Service forecasts sustained east winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph.
