Update at 10:39 a.m. Aug. 1, 2026: The wind advisory previously in effect for portions of Kauaʻi is canceled. National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.
Original story published at 3:56 p.m. July 31, 2026: A wind advisory is in effect for seven of the eight Hawaiian Islands starting at noon.
According to the National Weather Service, east-northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected for portions of Big Island, O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i and south Kauaʻi…