Maui County, HI
11/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2024 21:35
MEMA Alert: Red Flag Warning In Effect For Leeward Areas Of All Islands 10 AM To 6 PM HST Friday
MEMA ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather/Red Flag Warning for Maui County. Be Fire Safe.
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS ON FRIDAY... .The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and strong trade winds will bring critical fire weather conditions for leeward sections of the state on Friday.
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Ewa Plain-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Waianae Mountains-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
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253 PM HST Thu Nov 14 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS...
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 6 PM HST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands.
* TIMING...From 10 AM to 6 PM HST Friday.
* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 40 to 45 percent.
* 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
The Maui County Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor the situation. Additional information may be found through your local TV and radio stations, or NOAA Weather Radio. National Weather Service information can be obtained at weather.gov/hfo, or by calling 1-866-944-5025.
Visit the MEMA website at mauicounty.gov/emergency for preparedness tips and hazard information.