Wind Advisory 12/10/2024 04:38 for Hawaii areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued December 10 at 2:38AM HST until December 11 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 10, 2024 - 4:38am
Expires: 
December 10, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI