Residents lose power and roofs as powerful winds thrash state

The gusty conditions will continue as the week gets under way, delivering showers and high surf

By Michael Tsai

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 06, 2013

~~<p>Violent winds caused by a high-pressure system northeast of the Hawaiian islands blew apart roofs, felled trees and knocked out power in communities across the state on Saturday.</p>
<p>A wind advisory for Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the lower slopes of Hawaii island is in effect through 6 p.m. today. Winds of at least 30 mph, with gusts of more than 50 mph, are expected in the affected areas.</p>
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Violent winds caused by a high-pressure system northeast of the Hawaiian islands blew apart roofs, felled trees and knocked out power in communities across the state on Saturday.

A wind advisory for Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the lower slopes of Hawaii island is in effect through 6 p.m. today. Winds of at least 30 mph, with gusts of more than 50 mph, are expected in the affected areas. Login for more...