793 WWHW70 PHFO 011447 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 447 AM HST Thu Aug 1 2019 HIZ012-014>021-024>027-020400- /O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0027.190801T2200Z-190803T0400Z/ Molokai Windward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe- Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley- Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-South Big Island- Big Island North and East-Kohala-Big Island Interior- 447 AM HST Thu Aug 1 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM HST Friday. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph for Maui County and most of the Big Island. * TIMING...this afternoon through Friday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes to the south. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing trees and causing power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Use extra caution when driving and be prepared for longer commutes. Protect sensitive electronics that may become damaged by power fluctuations. && $$ Gibbs