High Wind Warning Issued for Kauai, Oahu, and Maui Counties Through Sunday Morning
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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 Kauai, Oahu, and Maui Counties, with southwest winds up to 40 mph and gusts reaching 70 mph expected through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Hawaii
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu
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 Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for multiple islands across Hawaii. The alert is effective from 6:00 PM HST this evening through 6:00 AM HST on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Kauai County, Oahu, and Maui County. Specific locations include Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Molokai, and Maui. While island-wide strong gusty winds are possible, the NWS notes that communities situated north and east of steep mountains are at the highest risk.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained southwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph during the warning period.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 6:00 PM HST on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 AM HST on Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises that strong winds may lead to property damage, including the possibility of downed trees, power lines, and damage to roofs. Residents are urged to:
- Bring loose outdoor items inside or ensure they are properly secured.
- Prepare for potential power outages.
- Exercise extreme caution while traveling, as powerful crosswinds will create hazardous driving conditions, particularly for lightweight and high-profile vehicles.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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