Gusts put power on the fritz

A wind advisory will hold until 6 p.m., and rain also is forecast

By Marcie Kagawa / mkagawa@staradvertiser.com

~~<p>Gusting tradewinds that knocked out electricity to nearly 5,000 Oahu customers Sunday will continue through most of today, officials said.</p>
<p>The National Weather Service has issued a statewide wind advisory until at least 6 p.m. today. Winds will be from the east at 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts over 50 mph, the weather service said.</p>
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Gusting tradewinds that knocked out electricity to nearly 5,000 Oahu customers Sunday will continue through most of today, officials said.

The National Weather Service has issued a statewide wind advisory until at least 6 p.m. today. Winds will be from the east at 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts over 50 mph, the weather service said. Login for more...