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    KNKR LIVE STREAM KOHALA RADIO LIVE STREAM

Weather

High Wind Advisory Kohala

todayFebruary 19, 2017

Background
Wind Advisory
Alert:
...Locally strong trade winds for areas of Maui county and the 
Big Island... 
 
.High pressure northwest of the islands will drive strong 
trade winds across Maui County and the Big Island today through 
Monday. The strongest winds will occur over ridge lines and 
downwind of steep terrain. Areas most affected will be the higher 
terrain of Lanai, and over the Kohala Mountains on the Big Island. 
 
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY... 
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind 
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM HST Monday. 
 
* TIMING...Through Monday. 
 
* WINDS...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph...with gusts over 50 mph. 
 
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may break small tree branches and cause 
localized power outages. Driving high profile vehicles may 
become difficult.
Instructions: A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use extra caution.
Target Area:
Big Island North and East
Kohala

Written by: KNKR News