High Wind Watch Hawaii | Effective 03/12/2026 06:19

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 3:19AM HST until March 15 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 6:19am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location.
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