National Weather ServiceHawaiiHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued 2 high wind warnings for Hawaii in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 50% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Big Island Summit was covered most often (127 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Hawaii get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Hawaii. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Hawaii get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Hawaii?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Summit | 127 | 23 | March 18, 2026 |
| Haleakala Summit | 26 | 8 | August 17, 2026 |
| Kohala | 20 | 9 | September 27, 2026 |
| Lanai Mauka | 17 | 8 | September 27, 2026 |
| Central Oahu | 16 | 7 | April 9, 2026 |
| Waianae Mountains | 16 | 7 | April 9, 2026 |
| Oahu North Shore | 15 | 7 | April 9, 2026 |
| Kahoolawe | 14 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Kauai Mountains | 14 | 6 | April 9, 2026 |
| Maui Leeward West | 14 | 7 | September 27, 2026 |
| Molokai Windward | 13 | 7 | September 27, 2026 |
| Olomana | 13 | 5 | April 9, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest high wind warnings for Hawaii in AreaZine's record
NWS HonoluluWarningSeptember 26, 2026
High Wind Warning: Lanai Mauka, Maui Leeward West, Kohala and 9 more, HI
Expired 6:00 p.m. HST, September 27, 2026
NWS HonoluluWarningAugust 16, 2026
High Wind Warning: Haleakala Summit, HI
Expired 12:00 a.m. HST, August 17, 2026
NWS HonoluluWarningApril 9, 2026
High Wind Warning: Oahu North Shore, Olomana, Central Oahu and 3 more, HI
Expired 6:00 a.m. HST, April 10, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Hawaii.