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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
336 AM HST Sat Mar 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY...

.The combination of a strong surface high pressure north of the
state and a developing closed low in the upper levels is
generating a strong gradient over the Big Island. This pattern
allow winds to accelerate downslope, near mountain tops and
ridges, through gaps in the terrain and in areas typically exposed
to the trade winds.


HIZ026-027-051-052-054-240245-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.240323T1336Z-240325T0400Z/
Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-
Big Island North-
336 AM HST Sat Mar 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Exposed areas near mountain tops, ridges, points and
  through gaps in terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

HIZ028-240245-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.240323T1336Z-240325T0400Z/
Big Island Summits-
336 AM HST Sat Mar 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 65
  mph.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
  difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage
  hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$


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