High Wind Warning for Kauai Mountains and North
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NOAA issued it on April 9, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A High Wind Warning has been issued for Kauai Mountains and Kauai North by NWS Honolulu HI, with south winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected until April 10.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kauai, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The High Wind Warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Honolulu HI. It is effective from April 9, 2026, at 3:09 AM HST until April 10, 2026, at 6:00 AM HST.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Kauai Mountains and Kauai North, corresponding to zones HIZ004 and HIZ029.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for strong winds by securing loose outdoor items properly. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds pose a serious risk, especially for lightweight and high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
South winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. These winds may cause damaging effects including blowing down trees and power lines, damaging roofs, and leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting April 9, 2026, at 3:09 AM HST, with onset at 6:00 AM HST on the same day. It expires on April 9, 2026, at 4:15 PM HST and ends on April 10, 2026, at 6:00 AM HST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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