10/28 8a Wind Advisory extended for Maui and Lanai

October 28, 2010 – 8:00 a.m.

EVENT:   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Wind Advisory for Maui and Lanai until noon today.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected.

EFFECTS:  East winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected through noon today, with locally higher gusts to near 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. SECURE ANY LOOSE OBJECTS THAT MAY BECOME AIRBORNE OR MOVE THEM INDOORS.

INFORMATION:  Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation.  Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or access NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates.

The NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025.  The NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.  The same information is available on the Maui County website at www.mauicounty.gov.