Hawaii Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 08/22/2026 06:02

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued August 22 at 3:02AM HST until August 23 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...East northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. Strongest sustained winds will occur over mountain ridges...gaps...and where winds blow downslope from higher terrain. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects that can be easily blown around by strong winds.
Area Description: 
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov