NWS Honolulu HIHW.W 0008August 16, 2026
High Wind Warning: Haleakala Summit, HI
The National Weather Service office in Honolulu issued a high wind warning for Haleakala Summit in Hawaii, which was in force until 12:00 a.m. local time on August 17. It was the 8th high wind warning the NWS office in Honolulu issued in 2026. Hawaii had 1 high wind warning in August 2026, against 0 in an average August of 2008-2025 (Hawaii's high wind warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 10 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Honolulu HI
- Area
- Haleakala Summit
- State
- Hawaii
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:00 p.m. HST, August 16, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 a.m. HST, August 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PHFO HW.W 0008
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...South winds up to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph have been reported. Winds are expect to decrease through the evening. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit...including Haleakala National Park. * WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
What the agency told people to do
A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.