Haleiwa, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL ISLANDS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands and
interior sections of the Big Island.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* WINDS...East 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Oahu and
Kauai, and gusts up to 50 mph in Maui County and on the Big
Island.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Lowering to 35 to 45 percent in the
afternoon hours.

* IMPACTS...A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire
behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A
Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Heat from vehicle exhaust systems can ignite dry grass. Park cars
on areas that are paved or where vegetation is trimmed and
cleared.

High winds contribute to wildfire hazard. Delay activities that
could throw off sparks until the wind dies down.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not
predict new fire starts.

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For actions you can take to protect life and property from;
wildfires, visit the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization at;
https://www.hawaiiwildfire.org/home