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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
351 PM HST Thu May 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 AM HST
SATURDAY FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS...


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Big Island Summits-
351 PM HST Thu May 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 AM HST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and very strong winds expected. Total snow
  accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting over 70 mph.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times,
  with periods of zero visibility.


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. Any
travel plans to the summits should be postponed until the threat
diminishes.

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