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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Honolulu, HI
NWS Honolulu, HI issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2026, 2:50 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It took effect at Mar 12, 2026, 6:00 PM HST. It was in force for 4 days. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 2:50 PM HST (00:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2026, 6:00 PM HST
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2026, 3:14 PM HST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Honolulu, HI
Counties Hawaii County, HI, Honolulu County, HI, Kalawao County, HI, Kauai County, HI
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2:43 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Waikiki, HI | Downed tree near Kalakaua Ave and Saratoga Rd. Kalakaua Ave closed. |
| Mar 13, 3:00 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Ewa, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 3:11 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Honolulu, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 3:20 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Waimanalo, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 3:32 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Nanakuli, HI | Downed power lines. |
| Mar 13, 3:34 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Pearl City, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 3:41 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Aiea, HI | Down tree reported at the Aiea Library. |
| Mar 13, 3:42 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Maunawili, HI | Downed tree. |
| Mar 13, 3:46 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Wahiawa, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 3:50 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Waimea, HI | A 60 foot tree fell blocking Menehune Rd. A 55 MPH wind gust was reported around this time at Lihue Airport. |
| Mar 13, 3:58 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Ewa, HI | Downed tree along Fort Weaver Road near the West Loch Golf Course. |
| Mar 13, 4:05 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Moilili, HI | Downed tree reported. |
| Mar 13, 4:29 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Pearl City, HI | downed tree 2215 Komo Mai Dr, Pearl City. |
| Mar 13, 4:33 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Aiea, HI | Downed tree Halewiliko St & Halewiliko Pl, Aiea. |
| Mar 13, 4:39 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Wahiawa, HI | Downed tree near Meheula Pkwy & Kapanoe St. |
| Mar 13, 4:46 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Pearl City, HI | Downed power line reported. |
| Mar 13, 4:48 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Mauna Kea Summit, HI | Weather observation at Mauna Kea Observatory reporting strong wind gusts. |
| Mar 13, 4:59 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Waimanalo, HI | downed tree Ahiki St & Makakalo St. |
| Mar 13, 5:08 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Ssw Waialae, HI | landslide on Diamond Head Rd. |
| Mar 13, 5:22 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | Waialua, HI | flooding Komo St & Waialua Beach Rd, Waialua. |
| Mar 13, 5:27 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nnw Waikiki, HI | flooding on Kapiolani Blvd. |
| Mar 13, 5:27 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Maunawili, HI | downed tree at the hairpin turn of the Pali. |
| Mar 13, 5:32 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wahiawa, HI | Road closure due to tree blocking traffic. |
| Mar 13, 5:38 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ne Honolulu, HI | landslide Punchbowl Onto H1w / Pali Onto H1e. |
| Mar 13, 5:43 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Makiki, HI | downed tree on Tantalus dr. |
| Mar 13, 5:45 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Waimanalo, HI | downed tree. |
| Mar 13, 6:02 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Whitmore Village, HI | Downed tree on Kamehameha Hwy. |
| Mar 13, 6:05 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Whitmore Village, HI | downed tree at Helemano Plantation. |
| Mar 13, 6:07 AM HST | LANDSLIDE | 1 Ese Kaneohe, HI | landslide Kapaa Quarry Rd & Kalanianaole Hwy, Kailua. |
| Mar 13, 6:11 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ese Waianae, HI | Flooding on Halona Rd. |
| Mar 13, 6:29 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | Ala Moana Beach Park, HI | flooding on Queen St. |
| Mar 13, 6:52 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | Waimanalo, HI | Flooding on Humupaa Pl. |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wahiawa, HI | Downed tree on Kilani Ave. |
| Mar 13, 7:02 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Kailua, HI | downed tree on Wanaao Rd. |
| Mar 13, 7:04 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ese Waimanalo, HI | Flooding near Hihimanu St & Waikupanaha St. |
| Mar 13, 7:21 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | Waiahole, HI | Flooding on Kamehameha Hwy. |
| Mar 13, 7:22 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Manoa, HI | Downed tree on Nuuanu Pali Dr. |
| Mar 13, 7:24 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pearl City, HI | Downed tree on Waimano Home Rd. |
| Mar 13, 7:26 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Pearl City, HI | Blown roof. |
| Mar 13, 7:35 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ene Hawaii Kai, HI | Flooding on Kalanianaole Hwy. |
| Mar 13, 7:37 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Waialae, HI | Downed tree. |
| Mar 13, 7:39 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Manoa, HI | Blown roof. |
| Mar 13, 7:55 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Maunawili, HI | Downed tree near Nuuanu Pali Dr & Pali Hwy. |
| Mar 13, 8:18 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nne Nanakuli, HI | Flooding on Hakimo Rd. |
| Mar 13, 8:34 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Makiki, HI | Downed tree on Piikoi St. |
| Mar 13, 8:44 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ene Hawaii Kai, HI | flooding Kalanianaole Hwy near Hawaii Kai GC. |
| Mar 13, 8:49 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Kaneohe, HI | Powerline on Keneke St. |
| Mar 13, 9:15 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Wnw Maunawili, HI | landslide on Auloa Rd. |
| Mar 13, 9:48 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Nw Schofield Barracks, HI | Kamananui. |
| Mar 13, 9:55 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Ewa, HI | downed tree near Launahele St and Geiger Rd. |
| Mar 13, 9:58 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Kaneohe, HI | downed tree on Hinamoe loop. |
| Mar 13, 10:05 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Wahiawa, HI | Downed tree on Wikao St. |
| Mar 13, 10:06 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Honolulu, HI | Downed tree on Pali Hwy. |
| Mar 13, 10:06 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Kaneohe, HI | Blown roof on Anoi Rd. |
| Mar 13, 10:10 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se Waialua, HI | Downed tree near Kaukonahua Rd and Poamoho St. |
| Mar 13, 10:12 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wnw Punaluu, HI | Road closed between Naalehu to Pahala due to culvert overflowing. |
| Mar 13, 10:16 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Manoa, HI | Downed tree near Pali Hwy and Waokanaka St. |
| Mar 13, 10:18 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Kapolei, HI | Downed tree on Lipo St. |
| Mar 13, 10:23 AM HST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Kahala, HI | Downed tree Kalanaianale Hwy and Laukahi St. |
| Mar 13, 10:28 AM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 E Kaneohe, HI | Landslide on Kaneohe Bay Dr. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lihue, (PHLI), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 179 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -18 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 547 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 53 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
372 WWHW70 PHFO 130050 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 250 PM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-131415- /O.UPG.PHFO.HW.A.0003.260313T0400Z-260315T1600Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.HW.W.0005.260313T0400Z-260315T1600Z/ 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- 250 PM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. * 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. && $$ HIZ022-028-131415- /O.UPG.PHFO.HW.A.0003.260313T0400Z-260316T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.HW.W.0005.260313T0400Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 250 PM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph expected Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-131415- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.A.0003.260313T1600Z-260315T1600Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 250 PM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible Big Island lower elevations. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...From Friday morning 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. && $$ ALMANZA
11 follow-up statements
207 WWHW70 PHFO 131215 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 215 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-140330- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka- Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry- South Haleakala- 215 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-028-140330- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 215 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph expected Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-140330- /O.UPG.PHFO.HW.A.0003.260313T1600Z-260315T1600Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0009.260313T1600Z-260315T1600Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 215 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected Big Island lower elevations. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ RCB
090 WWHW70 PHFO 132313 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 HIZ023-026-027-051>054-141215- /O.UPG.PHFO.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ /O.EXA.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing this afternoon to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Big Island lower elevations. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains including Kona and Kau Districts. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * 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. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-141215- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka- Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry- South Haleakala- 113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-028-141215- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ ALMANZA
878 WWHW70 PHFO 141203 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 203 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-150115- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka- Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry- South Haleakala- 203 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY FOR KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. * WHERE...KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-028-150115- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 203 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-150115- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 203 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing this afternoon to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Big Island lower elevations. * WHERE...Big Island lower elevation areas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ RCB
232 WWHW70 PHFO 141254 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 254 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-150400- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ 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- 254 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kauai County, Oahu and Maui County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * 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. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ HIZ022-028-150400- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 254 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-150400- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 254 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing this afternoon to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island lower elevations. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * 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. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ RCB
548 WWHW70 PHFO 141858 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 858 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 HIZ015>018-037>050-150800- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West- Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West- Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South- Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala- 858 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 60 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains for the islands of Maui County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-150800- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 858 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains including Kona and Kau Districts in the lower elevations. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-150800- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 858 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds remain possible. Areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains for the island of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ HIZ022-028-150800- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 858 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ ALMANZA
533 WWHW70 PHFO 142147 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 1147 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-151100- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.260314T2147Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 1147 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Kauai County, Oahu. * WHERE...Gusty winds have dropped below warning levels but remain strong. Areas north and east of steep mountains for the island of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu will be most at risk. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ HIZ015>018-037>050-151100- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West- 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- 1147 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 60 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountain for the islands of Maui County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. && $$ HIZ022-028-151100- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 1147 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 110 mph Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-151100- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 1147 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Island wide very strong gusty winds continue. Areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains including Kona and Kau Districts in the lower elevations. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ ALMANZA
475 WWHW70 PHFO 150124 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 324 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 HIZ015>018-037>050-151615- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West- Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West- Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South- Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala- 324 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY MAUI COUNTY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 60 mph. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains within Maui County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-028-151615- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 324 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts in excess of 100 mph Haleakala and Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ023-026-027-051>054-151615- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 324 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Big Island lower elevations. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-151600- /O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 324 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY AND OAHU... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Kauai County and Oahu. * WHERE...Portions of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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. 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. && $$ ALMANZA
375 WWHW70 PHFO 151301 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 HIZ017-023-026-027-037>039-045-047-049-051-052-054-160215- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ /O.EXB.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Maui Windward West-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala-South Maui/Upcountry-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island North- 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF MAUI COUNTY AND BIG ISLAND... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ HIZ015-016-018-040>044-046-048-050-053-160315- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley South-Kipahulu-South Haleakala-Big Island East- 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR MAUI COUNTY AND BIG ISLAND... $$ HIZ001-003-006-031>034-160315- /O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Kauai South-East Honolulu- Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain- 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR PORTIONS OF KAUAI AND OAHU... $$ HIZ022-028-160215- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 80 to 100 mph with higher gusts on the Big Island summits. For Haleakala, southwest winds 50 to 65 mph with higher gusts. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ HIZ004-007-009>011-029-030-035-036-160215- /O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Kauai Mountains-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 301 AM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF KAUAI AND OAHU... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kauai East, Kauai Mountains, Kauai North, Central Oahu, Koolau Leeward, Koolau Windward, Oahu North Shore, Olomana, and Waianae Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ PIERCE
648 WWHW70 PHFO 160026 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 226 PM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 HIZ004-007-009>011-017-023-026-027-029-030-035>039-045-047-049-051- 052-054-161430- /O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260316T0400Z/ Kauai Mountains-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Maui Windward West-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior- Kauai North-Kauai East-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala-South Maui/Upcountry-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island North- 226 PM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have lowered below the advisory threshold. $$ HIZ022-028-161600- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1600Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 226 PM HST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph on Haleakala Summit. Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph on the Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ JVC
869 WWHW70 PHFO 161243 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 243 AM HST Mon Mar 16 2026 HIZ022-028-170230- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 243 AM HST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph on Haleakala Summit. Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph on the Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. && $$ Pierce
792 WWHW70 PHFO 170114 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 314 PM HST Mon Mar 16 2026 HIZ022-028-180415- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0011.260317T0114Z-260319T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 314 PM HST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY HALEAKALA AND BIG ISLAND SUMMITS... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. $$ JVC
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Mar 12, 9:20 AM HST, 5 hours 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 9:20 AM HST, 5 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...CORRECTED National Weather Service Honolulu HI 920 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 .SYNOPSIS... A powerful kona storm will produce periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination of threats ranging from significant flash flooding, damaging winds, strong to severe thunderstorms, and snow and ice over the highest Big Island summits. Southwesterly winds will be strongest from Friday to Saturday and will produce damaging wind gusts along north and east of the island mountains. Unsettled wet weather conditions with southwesterly winds will continue into early next week. The kona storm begins to lift northward on Monday, and unsettled weather will start to ease across the Hawaii region. High pressure will build back in north of the state allowing trade winds to return from next Wednesday onward. && .SHORT TERM UPDATE... Issued at 904 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 Latest satellite imagery shows a complex surface low over the Central Pacific basin with bands of widely scattered moderate thunderstorms along the eastern flank of low. One of these bands of thunderstorms is currently moving over Oahu and Maui County with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall falling in the past 6 hours across these islands. Latest high resolution model guidance shows this band moving off to the northeast and another band moving over the state from the south later this morning and afternoon, bringing another round of widely scattered thunderstorms with moderate to locally heavy showers. && .PREV DISCUSSION... Moderate to heavy showers continued to pulse through the islands last night through the early morning hours. Brief thunderstorms were observed over portions of northern Oahu and over marine coastal areas through the night. The latest morning satellite water vapor imagery continues to show a complex and large upper low set up across the Central Pacific basin. Smaller short wave troughs are rotating counterclockwise around this larger central low. A brief respite in the flooding and thunderstorm threats last night will change later today as another weak, negatively tilted, short wave trough moves over the islands from the late morning through the afternoon hours. The negative tilt on this upper trough will produce more efficient atmospheric lifting dynamics, leading to heavier showers and higher potential for strong thunderstorm activity. Increasing trends in moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue into the overnight hours as a stronger negatively tilted short wave trough moves into the islands. The threat for Flash Flooding will continue into the weekend due to both saturated soil conditions that more easily lead to ground runoff and flooding from even more moderate continuous rainfall rates. The highest flood threats across the state will favor southern and western slopes of all islands. These are typically the drier sides of the islands, less accustomed to heavy rain and flooding. Driving under these heavy shower bands will become challenging with ponding of water on area roadways. A Flood Watch continues for all Hawaiian Islands into Saturday, this Flood Watch may need to be extended in time as the heavy rainfall threat may linger into Sunday. By Friday, the weather conditions become vastly more severe, as stronger southwesterly winds providing damaging wind gusts along island mountain slopes, favoring northern and eastern slopes of steep mountain terrain. Already saturated ground conditions and trees unaccustomed to southwest winds will fall and likely cause blocked roadways and lead to power outages. These strong southwesterly winds will continue through Saturday afternoon. These stronger southwest winds speed up into the 50 to 70 MPH range around the 5,000 foot level. These winds will also converge at the lower levels, lifting the atmosphere and producing strong convective heavy shower and thunderstorm bands. As these clouds reach higher and higher heights in the atmosphere they will reach up and pull down these stronger winds to the surface, yielding wind gusts in the 50 to 70 mph range in the strongest thunderstorm cells. This means even outside of terrain enhancing wind gusts any strong thunderstorms are capable of producing severe hurricane force wind gusts over islands or coastal waters through Saturday. A High Wind Watch remains in effect to cover these damaging wind threats. Some of these stronger thunderstorms will likely become severe with the heaviest rainfall rates and strong damaging winds. High levels of instability, wind shear and atmospheric forcing ingredients are all coming into focus over the islands from Friday through Saturday for a potential severe weather event. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch may be needed during the Friday through Saturday time period. However, we will likely wait until we see these severe thunderstorm developing over the local area before pulling the trigger on this Severe Thunderstorm Watch with a short lead time measured in hours. From Saturday night to Sunday another upper level short wave trough passes over the islands leading to another upward pulse in moderate to heavy shower activity. Thunderstorms will also threaten the islands and become more of a flooding threat as decreasing upper level and surface wind speeds diminish the damaging wind gust threats. Monday and Tuesday, the large kona storm begins to lift northward drifting slowly away from the Hawaiian Islands. This means wet weather continues, however moderate to heavy rainfall rates will decrease and southwest winds will gradually weaken through the first half of next week. By Wednesday, the latest long range guidance shows a high pressure system building back into position just north of the island chain, allowing a return to a typical trade wind weather pattern with more typical brief passing showers over windward mountain areas. && .AVIATION... Issued at 904 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 A band of showers with embedded thunderstorms will move across the islands east of Kauai this morning, before shower activity becomes more scattered this afternoon. Expect MVFR to IFR conditions under showers, to locally as low as LIFR. Winds will remain primarily out of the south and southeast. Showers are then expected to become more widespread this evening, starting at Kauai and moving eastward. AIRMET Sierra remains in effect for Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and Maui due to mountain obscuration from showers. Some relief is expected this afternoon as showers decrease in coverage, but current thinking is that this AIRMET will remain in effect so long as shower activity persists across the islands. AIRMET Tango remains in effect for moderate upper-level turbulence between FL240 and 360. This ongoing Kona low should keep turbulence prevailing over the next few days. AIRMET Zulu is also in effect, as high clouds from these showers present icing concerns between FL130 and 260. Once again, some relief is expected this afternoon, before high clouds envelop the islands once again later this evening. && .MARINE... Issued at 402 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026 A powerful kona storm will continue to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and rough seas to the Hawaiian islands and adjacent coastal waters through the rest of the week. Southerly winds will strengthen tonight into the weekend, possibly reaching gale-force for portions of the area by Friday. A Gale Watch has been issued for the coastal waters around Kauai and Oahu starting Friday morning. These strong to gale- force winds will last into the weekend in association with a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms pushing eastward across the forecast area. A series of small, short to medium period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. Kauai will block some of this swell energy from reaching Oahu and Maui, but it will make it into the west facing shores of the Big Island. The current swell will gradually diminish later today before the next west-northwest swell builds Friday into the weekend. Additionally, a small, medium period north swell originating from Alaska Peninsula gap winds is expected to arrive tonight and continue into the weekend. The southerly wind direction will contribute to rough and choppy surf along south-facing shores. These south winds will intensify tonight into Friday, causing south shore surf to build Friday into the weekend, likely reaching advisory levels. Once southerly winds diminish early next week, a small to moderate, long-period south swell generated by a gale force low east-southeast of New Zealand will arrive along south-facing shores and build into midweek. Choppy surf along east-facing shores will continue to trend downward and remain below seasonal levels as south to southeast winds prevail. && .HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Saturday afternoon for Big Island East-Big Island Interior-Big Island North-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Central Oahu-East Honolulu-Ewa Plain-Haleakala Summit- Honolulu Metro-Kahoolawe-Kauai East-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North- Kauai South-Kauai Southwest-Kipahulu-Kohala-Kona-Koolau Leeward- Koolau Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai Mauka-Lanai South-Lanai Windward-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South- Maui Leeward West-Maui Windward West-Molokai Leeward South- Molokai North-Molokai Southeast-Molokai West-Molokai Windward- Niihau-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-South Haleakala-South Maui/Upcountry-Waianae Coast-Waianae Mountains-Windward Haleakala. High Wind Watch from 6 PM HST this evening through late Saturday night for Central Oahu-East Honolulu-Ewa Plain-Honolulu Metro- Kahoolawe-Kauai East-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai South- Kauai Southwest-Kipahulu-Koolau Leeward-Koolau Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai Mauka-Lanai South-Lanai Windward-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Maui Leeward West-Maui Windward West-Molokai Leeward South-Molokai North-Molokai Southeast-Molokai West-Molokai Windward-Niihau-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-South Haleakala-South Maui/Upcountry-Waianae Coast- Waianae Mountains-Windward Haleakala. High Wind Watch from 6 PM HST this evening through Sunday afternoon for Big Island Summits-Haleakala Summit. High Wind Watch from Friday morning through late Saturday night for Big Island East-Big Island Interior-Big Island North-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Kohala-Kona. Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM HST this evening for Big Island Summits. Winter Storm Watch from 6 PM HST this evening through Saturday afternoon for Big Island Summits. Gale Watch from 6 PM HST this evening through late Friday night for Kauai Channel-Kauai Leeward Waters-Kauai Northwest Waters- Kauai Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-Oahu Windward Waters. && SHORT TERM UPDATE...Almanza DISCUSSION...Bohlin AVIATION...Evans MARINE...Farris
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 12, 9:00 AM HST, 5 hours 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
900 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0848 AM Flash Flood 1 SSE Waialua 21.57N 158.12W
03/12/2026 Honolulu HI Emergency Mngr
Flooding at Waialua High and Intermediate
School.
0815 AM Flash Flood 10 NW Napili 21.07N 156.80W
03/12/2026 Maui HI Emergency Mngr
Landslide at mile marker 16.5 of Kamehameha
V Hwy.
&&Special weather statement, Mar 12, 11:28 AM HST, 3 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1128 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026
HIZ003-004-029>031-122245-
Kauai North HI-Kauai East HI-Kauai Southwest HI-Kauai South HI-
Kauai Mountains HI-
1128 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT KAUAI THROUGH 1245 PM HST...
At 1127 AM HST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 17 miles south of Hanapepe, or 27 miles southwest of
Lihue, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Puhi, Anahola, Kilauea, Mana, Alakai Swamp Trails, Kaumakani,
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Omao, Barking Sands, Wainiha, North Fork
Wailua Trails, Wailua River State Park, Moloaa, Kapaa, Waimea,
Princeville, Lihue, Pakala Village, and Wailua Homesteads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 2221 15934 2215 15930 2205 15934 2197 15933
2188 15943 2191 15960 2189 15961 2202 15979
2206 15979 2216 15971 2223 15956 2221 15950
2223 15949 2222 15943 2224 15940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 213DEG 34KT 2168 15965
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
R BallardLocal storm report, Mar 12, 11:59 AM HST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1159 AM HST Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1106 AM Flash Flood 2 ESE Waianae 21.44N 158.16W
03/12/2026 Honolulu HI Emergency Mngr
Road closures on Puhawai Road between
Lualualei Homestead Road and Halona Road due
to significant roadway flooding.
&&Local storm report, Mar 12, 1:06 PM HST, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
106 PM HST Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 PM Flash Flood 1 N Kahului 20.89N 156.46W
03/12/2026 Maui HI Emergency Mngr
Hanakai Street completely closed between
Hana Hwy and Alamaha St due to flooding.
&&
MBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2:36 PM HST | Winter Storm Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 67 hr |
| Mar 12, 2:54 PM HST | Gale Watch | HFO | 22 hr | |
| Mar 12, 2:54 PM HST | Gale Warning | HFO | 61 hr | |
| Mar 12, 4:20 PM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kauai | 20 hr |
| Mar 13, 2:04 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Honolulu | 11 hr |
| Mar 13, 2:15 AM HST | Wind Advisory | HFO | Hawaii | 11 hr |
| Mar 13, 6:42 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 2 hr | |
| Mar 13, 6:46 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 4 hr |
| Mar 13, 6:48 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 54 min | |
| Mar 13, 6:50 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 6 hr |
| Mar 13, 8:40 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 2 hr | |
| Mar 13, 10:20 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 115 min | |
| Mar 13, 11:12 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Hawaii | 7 hr |
| Mar 13, 11:26 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 110 min | |
| Mar 13, 12:08 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 2 hr | |
| Mar 13, 12:22 PM HST | Flash Flood Warning | HFO | Honolulu | 16 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.