High Wind Warning for West Maui and Kohala
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NWS Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Maui County and the Big Island until 6 PM HST Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Hawaii
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
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Alert Details
High Wind Warning issued by NWS Honolulu HI. Effective from September 26 at 5:04 PM HST until September 27 at 6:00 PM HST.
Affected Areas
Portions of Maui, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai over and downwind of terrain, especially in west Maui and Kohala. Specific zones include Lanai Mauka, Maui Leeward West, Kohala, Molokai Windward, Molokai Southeast, Lanai Windward, Lanai Leeward, Maui Central Valley South, Windward Haleakala, South Haleakala, Big Island South, and Big Island North.
What You Should Do
Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. Stay away from downed power lines.
Expected Conditions
East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
Timeline
Alert in effect until 6 PM HST Sunday, September 27.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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