#winds of 20 to 35 mp and gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations
Strong winds persist in driest areas of Big Island, continuing elevated wildfire danger
National Weather Service extended a wind advisory in effect for North Kohala and portions of South Kohala, North Kona, Hāmākua, Kaʻū and Puna, adding the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as ridge of high pressure to north of state will keep same locations parched and primed for fires under the right conditions, despite National Weather Service not expected to issue any watches or warnings.
