The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanic peaks, both located on the Big Island of Hawaii, in advance of a vigorous storm system
The warnings, which were issued at about 3:39 a.m. on Wednesday, local time, warn of "periods of heavy snow and low visibility on the high summits." Winds have already been increasing, the warning statement notes, and the warning is in effect through 6 p.m. HST on Wednesday for elevations above 11,500 feet. Wind gusts above 90 miles per hour are anticipated, along with "possible lightning strikes."
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