* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island Hawaii.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.