Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 3:19AM HST until March 15 at 6:00PM 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 45 to 65 mph will strengthen to 65 to 85
mph by Saturday. Wind gusts will exceed 100 mph by Saturday.
* WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits of Mauna Kea and
Mauna Loa.
* WHEN...From this 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