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Weather advisories issued for Big Island

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea until 6 p.m. Monday (Jan 27).

Winds are forecast to come from the West at 25-45 mph with localized gusts up to 60 mph.

The strong winds can make driving difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists should use caution while driving. The winds can also forcefully swing doors open or shut so use caution when opening or closing vehicle doors.

A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday (Jan 27) for the Kona-Kohala coastline.

Surf is forecast to be five to eight feet along West facing shores.

Coastal areas can expect strong breaking waves, shore breaks and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed the advice given by ocean safety officials and be careful. Know your limits and when in doubt, don’t go out.

Boaters should expect recreational surfers and bodyboarders using harbor channels to access surfing areas.

A small craft advisory has been issued until 6 p.m. Tuesday (Jan 28) for Big Island Windward waters.

For links to the latest weather forecasts, reports, radar and satellite imagery visit our Weather Page at hawaii247.com/weather

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