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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
350 AM HST Wed Mar 1 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS
ABOVE 11000 FEET...

.An approaching upper level trough will pass from west to east
across the islands through tonight. Heavy snow showers, strong
winds and poor visibilities are expected at the Big Island
summits, with a chance for thunderstorms as well.

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Big Island Summits-
350 AM HST Wed Mar 1 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 6 AM HST Thursday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Big Island summits above 11000 feet elevation.

* HAZARD TYPE...Heavy snow, ice, low visibility and strong winds.

* ACCUMULATIONS...New snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches...with
  locally higher amounts.

* TIMING...Through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Poor visibility, strong winds and icy snow covered
  roads will make for hazardous driving conditions.

* WINDS...Southwest 45 to 55 mph, with gusts to 65 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a 1/4 mile at times in clouds and 
  heavier precipitation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

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