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WWHW70 PHFO 020132
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
332 PM HST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING THROUGH 6 AM HST THURSDAY FOR KOHALA 
DISTRICTS OF THE BIG ISLAND... 
...WIND ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM HST THURSDAY FOR MAUI COUNTY OAHU 
KAUAI AND PARTS OF BIG ISLAND...

.Robust high pressure far north of the state will continue to 
produce strong and gusty trade winds. Isolated pockets of warning 
level wind gusts are expected in the Kohala Districts of the Big 
Island, where a High Wind Warning remains in place through 
tonight. The Wind Advisory will likely be extended for portions of
the state on Thursday.

HIZ026-054-021445-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230302T1600Z/
Kohala-Big Island North-
332 PM HST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...The northern portion of the Big Island, mainly in the
  North and South Kohala Districts.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.

* 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.

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HIZ003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-027-029>052-021445-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230302T1600Z/
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-
332 PM HST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday. However, this advisory will
  likely be extended into Thursday afternoon for some areas.

* 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. 

&&

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Wroe