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