Hawaii Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 09/27/2026 08:20

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 5:20AM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 27, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires: 
September 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. The strongest winds are expected on Oahu, especially over and downwind of terrain. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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.
Area Description: 
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Haleakala Summit; Big Island Interior; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; Big Island Southeast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov