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Dry weather on Maui has Haleakala National Park officials taking extra precautions.  Due to high fire dangers, rangers at Haleakala National Park are discouraging any open fires at the Hosmer Grove Campground until further notice.  Visitors are being educated about the current fire dangers caused by Maui’s prolonged drought and are asked to cook their […]

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 […]

(Update 8 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Warning for the summit of Haleakala on Maui.  The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.  A separate Wind Advisory for the island of Kahoolawe has been continued until 6 p.m. as well. Winds on Haleakala summit will be 35 mph […]

(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: […]