A wind advisory in place for parts of the Big Island is warning people in the area that doors might be “difficult to open” amid strong winds blowing through the area on Thursday, and a meteorologist told Newsweek what’s to come.
Why It Matters
Hawaii often withstands stronger winds and dangerous waves during the winter months. At times, the weather can prompt meteorologists to issue advisories or warnings because of the expected impacts to the population.
What to Know
Early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Honolulu issued a wind advisory for the Big Island summits. The advisory warned that west-to-northwest winds would blow from 40 to 55 mph, with gusts reaching 65 mph, which is equivalent to tropical storm strength.
According to the advisory, “winds this strong can make it difficult to open and close doors. In addition driving will be difficult, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.”
In addition to the wind advisory, a high surf advisory was in place for east-facing shores that warned of dangerous breaking waves that could make swimming and surfing dangerous. A marine weather statement advised mariners to be aware while entering or leaving port, because of a “medium-period northeast swell will produce light to moderate surges in north facing harbors.”…