Update 12: 55 p.m.

The National Weather Service canceled the high-wind warning for the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui County and Kauai, but the Big Island is still under high-wind warning until 6 p.m. tonight.

Wather officials placed the rest of the state under a wind advisory until 6 p.m.

Strong winds will make driving dangerouns, especially in high profile vehicles.

Update 8:45 a.m.

The National Weather Service extended a high-wind warning for all islands until noon today.

Weather officials reported localized gusts up to 60 mph and strong northeast trade winds between 25 and 40 mph.

Warning-level winds will remain statewide through the morning and are expected to weaken by this afternoon, officials said.

Some parts of the state may continue to experience warning-level winds which could cause another extension.

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The National Weather Service issued a high-wind warning for all islands beginning at noon today and lasting through 6 a.m. Sunday due to locally strong northeasterly trade winds.

A high-wind warning means that sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph may occur.

Hawaiian Electric Co. reported that thousands of customers were without power earlier tonight. Crews have restored power for many customers and were still working on others as of 7:30 p.m.

The winds led to the cancellation of the final round of the PGA Tour Champions’ Mitsubishi Electric Championship golf tournament on Hawaii island. With high winds expected to increase as a weak front moves down the island chain from the north, the tournament was ended early.

On Oahu, officials expect northeast winds to be between 25 and 40 mph with localized gusts up to 60 mph and that they will impact areas immediately west of the Koolau and Waianae ranges.

On Kauai, the strongest winds will be in leeward areas from Barking Sands to Koloa.

In Maui County, the strongest winds will be on the leeward side of mountain areas, across much of Lanai and Kahoolawe and through Maui’s central valley.

The strongest winds on the Big Island will be focused in the Kohala area, from Waimea to Kawaihae corridor, the Western Saddle areas and north of Kailua-Kona.

Officials are urging the public to take precautionary actions, as impacts from strong winds can result in damaged roofs, broken and falling tree branches, downed power polls and power lines and flying debris.

Residents are encouraged to bring in or tie down any loose outdoor items and to trim older and weaker tree branches.