Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 1:30PM HST until March 15 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges
or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
Instruction:
A High Wind Watch for the summits means that strong and potentially
damaging winds in excess of 56 mph with frequent gusts over 66 mph
are expected but not yet occurring. Take precautions now to protect
property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered
location.
Area Description:
Haleakala Summit; Big Island Summit
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov