LANAI MAUKA; MAUI WINDWARD WEST; MAUI LEEWARD W… — * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Lanai, west and southern Maui, portions of the central valley of Maui, and northern Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
Severe weather in Lanai Mauka; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island North brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS