High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits with Gusts Up to 70 MPH
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Big Island Summits, effective through 6:00 PM HST this evening due to dangerous wind conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Big Island, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for the Big Island Summits. This alert is issued when sustained winds are expected to reach at least 56 mph or gusts are projected to exceed 66 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Big Island Summits in Hawaii.
What You Should Do
Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. Residents and visitors are advised to take necessary precautions to protect property. Be aware that winds of this magnitude can forcefully open or slam doors, which may damage hinges or cause personal injury. Driving and walking in the affected area is considered dangerous under these conditions.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 50 and 60 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach as high as 70 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM HST this evening, February 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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