Schofield Barracks Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Schofield Barracks.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued November 13 at 3:42PM HST until November 15 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS ON FRIDAY... .The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and strong trade winds could bring critical fire weather conditions for leeward sections of the state during the day Friday. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 40 to 50 percent. * IMPACTS...A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Area
Niihau; Kauai South; Kauai Southwest; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Waianae Mountains; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Lanai Mauka; Maui Leeward West; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Kohala; Big Island Interior

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 3:33PM HST until November 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY... .Exposed north and west facing shores will see a large northwest (320 to 330 degrees) peak today near warning thresholds, then slowly decline through Thursday, falling below advisory thresholds by Thursday night. * WHAT...Along exposed north facing shores, surf 16 to 24 feet tonight, decreasing to 12 to 18 feet Thursday. Along exposed west facing shores, surf 12 to 18 feet tonight, decreasing to 10 to 14 feet Thursday. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Area
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 2:32PM HST until November 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * 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.

Area
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley South; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 2:32PM HST until November 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Maui Central Valley North and South Haleakala. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * 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.

Area
Maui Central Valley North; South Haleakala
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