The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Hawaiʻi Island for areas including North and South Kohala, North and South Kona, and Kaʻū.  The warning is currently in effect through the end of the day.

Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with higher gusts and low humidity are expected.

A Red Flag Warning means:
• Critical fire weather conditions are forecast.
• Strong, gusty trade winds, dry fuel, low relative-humidity, and warm temperatures could produce extreme fire behavior.
• Any fires that develop will likely rapidly spread and be difficult to control.

Due to these conditions, the following actions are recommended;
• Avoid any activity that involves using open flames such as grilling and camp fires.
• Do not park cars on dry grass after a trip.