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WWHW70 PHFO 121224
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
224 AM HST Wed Mar 12 2025

HIZ015>018-026-042-043-045-046-050>052-054-130130-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250313T0400Z/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-
Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Maui Central Valley North-Maui
Central Valley South-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island North-
224 AM HST Wed Mar 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of the Big Island, Maui, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.
  Winds will be strongest over and downwind of the mountains and
  where winds are funneled around and between the terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* 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.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects
that can be easily blown around by strong winds.

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RCB