High Wind Warning Hawaii | Effective 03/12/2026 17:50

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 2:50PM HST until March 15 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 5:50pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly.
Area Description: 
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov