126 WWHW70 PHFO 231337 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 337 AM HST Thu Nov 23 2017 .Strong and gusty northeast winds will continue across the state through early Friday morning. The island of Lanai and portions of leeward Kohala and the Kohala Mountains on the Big Island will experience the strongest winds with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. HIZ014-015-025-026-240615- /O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171124T1600Z/ Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Big Island North and East-Kohala- 337 AM HST Thu Nov 23 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM HST Friday. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts to 50 mph across the island of Lanai, as well as the leeward Kohala district of the Big Island. * TIMING...through early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can knock down palm fronds and tree branches, and make driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use extra caution. && $$ Gibbs