#Precautionary Measures

High Surf Advisory for North shores of Maui and Molokai

September 28, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENTS:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and MAUI in effect until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. […]

Wind Advisory extended for Summit of Haleakala until 6a Aug 13 2010

August 12, 2010 – 3:43 p.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui and the Big Island Summits until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010.  EFFECTS:  Winds are expected to be in the 30-35 mph range with higher gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN […]

Wind Advisory issued for Summit of Haleakala on Maui 8/11/10

August 11, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the WIND ADVISORY for the SUMMIT of HALEAKALA in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening. EFFECTS:  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE […]

High Surf Advisory South shores of all islands

(August 4, 2010 – 8:00 a.m.)  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for SOUTH FACING SHORES of ALL ISLANDS in effect until 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. EFFECTS:  Surf […]

NWS issues Wind Advisory for Haleakala Summit on Maui 7/29/10

June 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday.  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. EFFECTS:  Strengthening high pressure north of the islands is bringing east winds 25 […]

Strong winds close upper portion of Haleakala Park 5/20/10

(Update: 8:15 a.m. 5/21/10) May 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CANCELED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY. EFFECTS:  Winds at Haleakala summit have diminished to under 30 mph, the threshold for a wind advisory. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:   PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF THE DIMINISHING WINDS. (Update: […]