Effective: Monday, August 1, 2022 – 3:47am to 6:00pm
Alert:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF BIG ISLAND LANAI AND KAHOOLAWE…
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Northeast to east winds 15 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of the Big Island, Kahoolawe and Lanai.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will accelerate downslope, near mountain tops and ridges, through gaps in the terrain, and in areas typically exposed to the trade winds.
Notes (optional):
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph and/or frequent gusts to 50 mph or greater are occurring or imminent.
Warning Instruction:
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
Affected Monitored Beaches:
Unmonitored lands and waters in the impact area described in the alert will also be impacted.