The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Fire Weather Watch for leeward sections of ALL ISLANDS, in effect from SUNDAY MORNING until SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. A Fire Weather Watch does not predict new fire starts. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
EFFECTS: Trade winds will strengthen and the weather will remain dry as high pressure builds north of the Islands. This could lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday. Conditions include: Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, relative humidity as low as 45 percent and temperatures in the low 80s.
INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA weather radio broadcasts for any updates.
NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.
Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.
