#warm temperatures

It’s another Red Flag Warning Day for the leeward sections of Maui and Molokai.  That means there’s gong to be a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures, creating conditions for rapid fire growth.  The conditions will persist through this afternoon with the advisory in effect until 6 p.m. A Red Flag […]

Leeward sections of all islands can expect a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures today through Saturday.  A warning was issued by the National Weather Service and remains in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010.  The combined conditions have the potential to create rapid fire growth and are considered […]

(Update:  4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 06, 2010) The West Maui fire that started on Monday afternoon is now 80% contained.  Increasing winds caused sporadic minor flare-ups today, resulting in a delay in travel for motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway. Fifty firefighters, including 15 from the State’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, were on scene […]

A red flag warning has been extended through Wednesday afternoon for the leeward portions of all islands.  A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures prompted the warning.  Strong and gusty trades and a dry stable atmosphere are expected to persist into tomorrow. EVENTS:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended […]