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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
355 AM HST Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS...

.A Kona low will move close to the islands while a band of
increased moisture is expected to move over the Big Island today,
leading to wintry conditions on the upper slopes and summits of 
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

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Big Island Summits-
355 AM HST Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Big Island summits and upper slopes.

* HAZARD TYPE...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snowfall in excess of 6 inches possible.

* TIMING...Through late 6 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Poor visibility and snow covered roads.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 55 to 65 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than 1/4 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible,
likely leading to the closure of the Mauna Kea summit road.

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