#Gusty Winds

Hawaiian Electric has re-energized all West Maui circuits impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff program. At this time, all customers who can have power restored safely should have electricity. However, a PSPS Watch remains in effect for parts of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.

Due to a significant shift in weather with low humidity and strong wind gusts on Hawai‘i Island today, Hawaiian Electric is monitoring conditions that may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. This PSPS watch could also potentially extend to Maui and O‘ahu later this week based on current weather forecasts. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today through Saturday afternoon for mainly leeward areas due to windy conditions and low humidity.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of Maui, Lānaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island through 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The NWS forecast calls for east winds blowing at 20-30 mph with localized gusts up to 50 mph.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Lānaʻi and portions of Hawaiʻi Island as a cold front continues to push south of the Big Island this morning.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. for the leeward areas of Maui County and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Strong trade winds and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels to bring critical fire weather conditions for the eastern half of the state through this afternoon.

Rescue crews on Maui responded to a report of two standup paddleboarders and three kayakers who were reportedly being swept out to sea on Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2018 in the area of Ukumehame.

A high wind warning is in effect for Haleakalā Summit on Maui, with north winds of 55 to 70 mph expected. A wind advisory is in effect elsewhere in Hawaii.

Lahaina firefighters found a 20-foot sailboat wedged into the corner of the old Māla Wharf pier structure and the rock breakwater protecting the boat launch ramp.

Workers reportedly said the windy conditions have caused safety concerns for the public and employees at the landfill.

A strong front is expected to push its way down the island chain today bringing the possibility of severe weather. The latest weather alerts will be posted…

The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel between Hawaiʻi Island and Maui until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Increasing winds and seas are expected today and tonight as a front approaches the state from the west, according to the National Weather Service.

Update 7:15a 6/23/10:  Some smoke still can be seen at the site of yesterday’s fire makai of the Hana Highway in Kahului. There is no threat, there are just some large logs that are smoldering at the center of the already burned area. Firefighters brought the 25 acre brush fire under full containment yesterday afternoon. […]

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the Summit of Haleakala on Maui.  The advisory will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010.  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds will be in the 25-25 mph range with higher gusts today.  Winds this strong can […]