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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Honolulu, HI

February 7, 20234 counties in Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Feb 7, 2023, 6:26 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It took effect at Feb 8, 2023, 12:00 PM HST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2023, 6:26 PM HST (04:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 8, 2023, 12:00 PM HST
Expired
Feb 11, 2023, 3:37 PM HST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

Counties Hawaii County, HI, Honolulu County, HI, Kalawao County, HI, Kauai County, HI

The radar

The Molokai radar (PHMO), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lihue, (PHLI), launched 00:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 214 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lihue, at 00:00Z on 2023-02-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 985 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lihue, at 00:00Z on 2023-02-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 73 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
985 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
551 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
73 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

940 
WWHW70 PHFO 080426 CCA
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
626 PM HST Tue Feb 7 2023

...WIND ADVISORY FOR MOST LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE STATE FROM NOON
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND
HALEAKALA FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Strong high pressure will develop north of the state on Wednesday
and drift slowly eastward Thursday and Friday. The high will drive
strong and gusty trade winds that will be accelerated over and
downwind of island terrain.

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-026-027-029>052-054-081445-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230208T2200Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-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-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island North-
626 PM HST Tue Feb 7 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM HST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai,
  Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island, mainly over and downwind of
  terrain.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-081445-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230209T0400Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
626 PM HST Tue Feb 7 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM HST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit on Maui and the Summits of Mauna Kea
  and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges
  or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
053 
WWHW70 PHFO 081340
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
340 AM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY FOR MOST LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE STATE FROM NOON
TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... 
...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND 
HALEAKALA FROM 6 PM TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Strong high pressure will develop north of the state today and 
drift slowly eastward Thursday and Friday. The high will drive 
strong and gusty trade winds that will be accelerated over and 
downwind of island terrain.

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-026-027-029>052-054-090245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230208T2200Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-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-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island North-
340 AM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau,
  Oahu and most areas of the Big Island, mainly over and downwind
  of terrain.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-090245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230209T0400Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
340 AM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit on Maui and the Summits of Mauna Kea 
  and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
824 
WWHW70 PHFO 090116
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
316 PM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING OVER AND DOWNWIND OF THE KOHALA MOUNTAINS OF
THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY FOR MOST LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE STATE... 
...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND 
HALEAKALA STARTING THIS EVENING...

.Strong high pressure north of the state will drift slowly 
eastward through Friday. The high will drive strong and gusty 
trade winds that will be accelerated over and downwind of island 
terrain.

HIZ026-054-091430-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.HW.W.0001.230209T0116Z-230211T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
316 PM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 58 
  mph.

* WHERE...Over and downwind of the Kohala Mountains and near
  Kamuela.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and
  damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ053-091430-
/O.EXA.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Big Island East-
316 PM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Near and southwest of Pahoa, Mountain View, and Volcano.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-027-029>052-091430-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-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-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-
316 PM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, 
  Oahu and most areas of the Big Island, mainly over and 
  downwind of terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-091430-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230209T0400Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
316 PM HST Wed Feb 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit on Maui and the Summits of Mauna Kea 
  and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
355 
WWHW70 PHFO 091331
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
331 AM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING OVER THE 
KOHALA MOUNTAINS AND WAIMEA AREA ON THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR MOST LOWER 
ELEVATION AREAS... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE SUMMITS 
OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND HALEAKALA...

.A strong high pressure passing north of the state will produce 
strong and gusty trade winds that will be accelerated over and 
downwind of island terrain through Friday.

HIZ026-054-100245-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
331 AM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Kohala mountains and the Waimea areas on the Big 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-027-029>053-100245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-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-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
331 AM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and portions
  of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-100245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
331 AM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...Summits of Haleakala, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$

RCB
270 
WWHW70 PHFO 092217
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1217 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY FOR MOST OF 
OAHU... 
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING OVER THE 
KOHALA MOUNTAINS AND WAIMEA AREA ON THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR MOST LOWER 
ELEVATION AREAS... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE SUMMITS 
OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND HALEAKALA...

.Strong high pressure northeast of the state will produce locally
damaging trade winds that will be accelerated over and downwind 
of island terrain through Friday.

HIZ006-007-010-011-033-034-036-101130-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0004.230210T1600Z-230211T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1600Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Leeward-
1217 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 35 mph with 
  localized gusts over 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 
  around 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Oahu, mainly near lee facing slopes
  including Honolulu, the central valley, and over higher 
  elevations.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM HST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ026-054-101130-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
1217 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Kohala mountains and the Waimea areas on the Big 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-009-015>018-027-029>032-035-037>053-101130-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Olomana-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-
East Honolulu-Koolau Windward-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
1217 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, windward Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and 
  portions of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-101130-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
1217 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...Summits of Haleakala, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
R Ballard
683 
WWHW70 PHFO 100136
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
336 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY FOR MOST OF
OAHU... 
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING OVER
THE KOHALA MOUNTAINS AND WAIMEA AREA ON THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR MOST LOWER 
ELEVATION AREAS... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE SUMMITS 
OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND HALEAKALA...

.Strong high pressure northeast of the state will produce locally
damaging trade winds over and downwind of island terrain through 
Friday.

HIZ006-007-010-011-033-034-036-101445-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1600Z/
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0004.230210T1600Z-230211T0400Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Leeward-
336 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 35 mph with 
  localized gusts over 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 
  around 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Oahu, mainly near lee facing slopes 
  including Honolulu, the central valley, and over higher 
  elevations.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM HST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ026-054-101445-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
336 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Kohala mountains and the Waimea areas on the Big 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-009-015>018-027-029>032-035-037>053-101445-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Olomana-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-
East Honolulu-Koolau Windward-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
336 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, windward Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and 
  portions of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-101445-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
336 PM HST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...Summits of Haleakala, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
R Ballard
991 
WWHW70 PHFO 101329
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
329 AM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING FOR MOST OF 
OAHU... 
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING OVER THE 
KOHALA MOUNTAINS AND WAIMEA AREA ON THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING FOR MOST LOWER 
ELEVATION AREAS... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SUMMITS
OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND HALEAKALA...

.Strong high pressure northeast of the state will produce locally
damaging trade winds over and downwind of island terrain through
Satuday morning. Wind speeds will trend slowly lower into the 
breezy range for most areas through the weekend.

HIZ006-007-010-011-033-034-036-110230-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0004.230210T1600Z-230211T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230211T0400Z-230211T1600Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Leeward-
329 AM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning time period, east winds 30 to
  40 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory
  time period, east winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Most areas on Oahu.

* WHEN...The High Wind Warning in effect until 6 PM HST this
  evening. The Wind Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening
  until 6 AM HST Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and
  damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Driving will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ026-054-110230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
329 AM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...The Kohala Mountains and the Waimea area on the Big 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and
  damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Driving will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-009-015>018-027-029>032-035-037>053-110230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Olomana-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-
East Honolulu-Koolau Windward-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
329 AM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui
  and the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-110230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
329 AM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 65 
  mph.

* WHERE...The summits of Haleakala on Maui, including the summits
  of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$

RCB
522 
WWHW70 PHFO 110055
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
255 PM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING OVER THE 
KOHALA MOUNTAINS AND WAIMEA AREA ON THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING FOR MOST LOWER 
ELEVATION AREAS... 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SUMMITS
OF MAUNA KEA MAUNA LOA AND HALEAKALA...

.Strong high pressure northeast of the state will produce locally
damaging trade winds over and downwind of island terrain through
Saturday morning. Wind speeds will gradually trend lower into the
breezy range for most areas this weekend.

HIZ006-007-010-011-033-034-036-111400-
/O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.230211T0055Z-230211T1600Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Leeward-
255 PM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...The entire island of Oahu.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ026-054-111400-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
255 PM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...The Kohala Mountains and the Waimea area on the Big 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines 
  and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Driving will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-009-015>018-027-029>032-035-037>053-111400-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Olomana-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-
East Honolulu-Koolau Windward-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
255 PM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...All of Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and
  portions of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-028-111400-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-
255 PM HST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...The summits of Haleakala on Maui, including the 
  summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking 
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage 
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$
459 
WWHW70 PHFO 111345
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
345 AM HST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING FOR MAUI,
MOLOAKAI, LANAI, AND PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND...

.Strong and gusty trade winds will continue through today with the
strongest winds expected over and downwind of island terrain.

HIZ026-054-120245-
/O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230212T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
345 AM HST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of the Big Island.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-022-028>036-111445-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
345 AM HST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below the advisory threshold for Kauai, Oahu,
Haleakala Summit, and the Big Island Summits.

$$

HIZ015>018-027-037>053-120245-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230212T0400Z/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Big Island Interior-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
345 AM HST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and portions of the Big Island.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
650 
WWHW70 PHFO 120137
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
337 PM HST Sat Feb 11 2023



HIZ015>018-026-027-037>054-120245-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230212T0400Z/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-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-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
337 PM HST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WIND ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR MAUI, MOLOKAI, LANAI, AND THE BIG 
ISLAND...

Winds have fallen below the advisory thresholds.


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Honolulu, HI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Feb 7, 3:56 PM HST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 7, 3:56 PM HST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
356 PM HST Tue Feb 7 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Shower activity will diminish tonight as moderate to locally
breezy trade winds hold. Trade winds will ramp up on Wednesday
and will be strong and gusty through Friday before slowly easing
during the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Moisture will diminish across most islands this evening as breezy
trade winds hold through the night. A surface ridge several
hundred miles north of the islands will weaken, but as high
pressure far northwest moves toward the central Pacific, little
change in local winds are expected. The narrow band of low level
moisture in the trade wind flow produced less than a quarter of
rainfall from windward Kauai to Molokai today, but a lingering
upper level trough to the east generated enough instability to
trigger some heavy showers over windward Big Island and Maui,
where three quarters of an inch to 2 inches of rain was measured
during the past 12 hours. The moisture is already diminishing on
most islands, but expect somewhat wet conditions to persist
through the evening on windward Big Island, along with a few heavy
showers along leeward Big Island slopes.

Trade winds will ramp up on Wednesday and will likely remain
strong and gusty through Friday. Trades will strengthen
significantly Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night as surface
high pressure passing 800 miles north of the state builds to 1035
mb. Over the islands, 850 mb winds will increase to around 35 kt
as a mid level ridge produces an inversion between 5,000 and 7,000
feet. As a result, winds over and downwind of terrain should
become strong and gusty, and a Wind Advisory has been issued
starting at noon. The robust surface high will build further as
it drifts eastward Thursday night and Friday, and with 850 mb
winds possibly increasing under continued mid level ridging, the
Wind Advisory will remain in effect.

A drier air mass will settle of the region as the trade winds
increase on Wednesday. This would suggest a general decrease in
shower activity, but as mixing in the lowest portion of the
atmosphere is combined with good orographic forcing, expect some
windward rainfall with light showers occasionally being pushed
leeward.

Looking ahead to the weekend, trades will likely be breezy but
should drop a notch as the surface ridge north of the state
erodes. With trades blowing, showers will favor windward slopes,
but troughing at the mid levels of the atmosphere could lead to
increased instability and some shower enhancement. However,
available low level moisture to fuel these showers remains
uncertain.

&&

.AVIATION...
Breezy northeast trade winds will remain in place today and will
strengthen tomorrow. Scattered light to moderate showers which
are currently affecting windward locations of the State will
decrease tonight as drier air moves in from the northeast. This
will likely end the AIRMET Sierra in effect for the windward areas
of Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai. However moisture should still
linger over the Big Island through tonight, therefore the AIRMET
Sierra currently in affect for windward Big Island will likely
remain in place.

AIRMET Tango will remain in place for low level turbulence over
and downwind of island terrain during the next several days.

&&

.MARINE...
A large surface high centered far northeast of the islands is
producing fresh to locally strong trade winds across the Hawaiian
waters. Another high to the northwest will pass just north of the
state tomorrow, while gradually strengthening, then linger
northeast of the state Thursday into into the weekend. Trades
will gradually strengthen to strong to locally gale force by
tomorrow and persist through Friday. The Small Craft Advisory
(SCA) remains in effect through tonight into tomorrow morning for
strong trades across the typical windy waters around Maui County
and the Big Island, as well as the windward Oahu and Maui waters.
A Gale Warning has been issued starting 12 PM HST Wednesday
through 6 PM HST Friday for the typical windy waters around Maui
County and the Big Island. The SCA will also expand to all
remaining waters during this time due to building seas and
strengthening winds.

The current northwest (310-320 degree) will hold into tomorrow,
before fading Thursday. A north-northwest (340-350 degrees) swell
is expected to arrive Thursday, with surf building near High Surf
Advisory levels for north facing shores as it peaks into the
evening. This swell will decline Friday into the weekend. Above
average, rough sea conditions can be anticipated along eastern
shores into the weekend in response to the strengthen trades over
and upstream of the area. Surf heights may even reach advisory
levels as early as Thursday through Saturday.

Background south swells will keep south facing shore surf minimal
through the week. A slight boost in surf is possible over the
weekend as a small, long period small south swell fills in.

&&

.HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory from noon Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday for Niihau-
Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-Big Island Interior-
Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-
Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai-Lanai Windward-
Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central
Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-
South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island
North.

Wind Advisory from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday for
Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits.

Small Craft Advisory from noon Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday for
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward
Waters-Kauai Channel-Oahu Leeward Waters-Maui County Leeward
Waters.

Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM HST Friday for Oahu Windward
Waters-Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-Big Island
Windward Waters.

Small Craft Advisory until noon HST Wednesday for Maalaea Bay-
Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters-Big
Island Southeast Waters.

Gale Warning from noon Wednesday to 6 PM HST Friday for Maalaea
Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters.

&&

DISCUSSION...Wroe
AVIATION...Tsamous
MARINE...Almanza

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.