05/21/2026
Bob Rinehart fyi
Updated 5/23 6 a.m. post: The NWS has extended the Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday, 5/23.
Updated 5/22 4 p.m. post: The NWS has extended the Wind Advisory until 6 a.m. Saturday, 5/23.
Updated 5/22 6 a.m. post: The NWS has extended the Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. this evening.
Original 5/20 post: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu issued a Wind Advisory, in effect from 6 tonight until 6 a.m. Friday for portions of Maui County.
A NWS wind advisory is issued when strong winds are occurring but not usually severe enough to meet “high wind warning” criteria.
Strong northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected.
Areas affected are all of Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kaho’olawe islands, along with parts of Maui island, including Windward Maui, West Maui Leeward, Maui Central Valley North, Maui Central Valley South and South Haleakalā.
Strong winds can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings, and make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, according to NWS.
Precautions:
• Watch for falling tree branches while walking or driving.
• Secure or take down tents, canopies and awnings.
• Prepare for possible power outages.
• Use extra caution when driving, especially in exposed areas.
For more information, visit NWS Honolulu at weather.gov/hfo and the Maui Emergency Management Agency at mauicounty.gov/MEMA