High Wind Warning Issued for Haleakala and Big Island Summits with Gusts up to 110 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 Hawaii's high-elevation summits, forecasting dangerous winds and gusts reaching 110 mph through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Hawaii Summits
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hawaii Summits.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for high-elevation areas in Hawaii. The warning is in effect as significant wind speeds are expected to impact the region's summits.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Haleakala Summit and the Big Island Summits. This includes geographic zones HIZ022 and HIZ028.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside. Officials warn that winds of this magnitude can forcefully open or slam doors, potentially damaging hinges or causing injuries. Driving and walking in these conditions is considered dangerous.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest winds ranging from 55 to 75 mph. Peak gusts are projected to reach up to 110 mph. According to the NWS, a High Wind Warning at these summits indicates sustained winds of at least 56 mph or gusts exceeding 66 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 6:00 PM HST this evening, March 12. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM HST on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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