High wind advisory issued for Big Isle summits

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high wind advisory for the Big Island summits through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The service forecast southwest winds of 30 mph to 45 mph with gusts topping 50 mph for the Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea summits above the 10,000-foot elevation.

A high wind advisory for the summits means winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are forecast. Residents are urged to secure and protect property. Travel to the summit areas should be delayed until the winds subside.