Maui County, HI
08/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2024 16:03
MEMA ALERT: Wind Advisory In Effect For Haleakala Summit Until 6 AM Monday HST
...STRONG WINDS LIKELY AS TROPICAL STORM HONE PASSES TO THE SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND...
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Haleakala Summit-
1059 AM HST Sat Aug 24 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage
hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.