Weather Alerts For Kapaau, HI

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island Hawaii. Winds will be strongest downslope of mountains and through passes. WHEN Until 6 PM HST this evening. 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. ISSUED AT Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:41 AM HST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Honolulu HI HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Maui Central Valley North, Molokai Leeward South, Molokai Windward, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Kahoolawe, Kohala, Lanai Leeward, Lanai Mauka, Lanai South, Lanai Windward, Maui Central Valley South, Maui Leeward West, Maui Windward West, Molokai North, Molokai Southeast, Molokai West, South Haleakala

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR ALL EAST FACING SHORES EXPOSED TO STRONG TRADE WINDS HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- .Strong trade winds near and upstream of the state is generating surf above advisory levels along all exposed east facing shores. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. WHERE East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. WHEN Until 6 PM HST Saturday. IMPACTS Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. ISSUED AT Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:36 AM HST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Honolulu HI HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Big Island East, East Honolulu, Windward Haleakala, Big Island North, Big Island Southeast, Kahoolawe, Kauai East, Kauai North, Kipahulu, Koolau Windward, Maui Windward West, Molokai Southeast, Molokai Windward, Olomana, South Haleakala