A Red Flag Warning is up for most of Hawaii until Monday as the risk for extreme fire weather is boosted by strong trade winds and low humidity. Read more here.
HFD has not issued reports of any injuries, or of any structures or homes that have been threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered at this time.
“Strong trade winds and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels to bring critical fire weather conditions from late this morning through Monday afternoon,” forecasters said.
Hawaii’s largest electrical utility is now exploring a preemptive power shutoff program and taking other action to reduce wildfire risk in the wake of the deadly Aug. 8 disaster in Lahaina.
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