Hawai‘i Pacific University students Elizabeth Schierloh, left, and Siri Masterson wait for classes to begin today along a windy Fort Street Mall. Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser

A wind advisory posted for all islands yesterday morning will likely remain in effect for today, said lead forecaster Bob Farrell. The advisory means winds are exceeding 30 mph in certain areas, but not exceeding 40 mph.

"Basically, you should put loose objects away or tie down garbage cans and their lids," Farrell said. Also, light lawn furniture, you'll probably want to put that away."

Despite the windy conditions, the Honolulu Fire Department reported no wind-related damage last night and this morning, said spokesman Capt. Kenison Tejada.

March is the windiest month in Hawai'i and the recent winds are a sign that Hawai'i's coming out of winter, Farrell said. Winds are blowing 25 mph to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, Farrell said.

In the next two days, O'ahu and Kaua'i will be "cool and breezy," but fairly dry with light mountain showers and some clouds over the Windward side, Farrell said. Maui, the Big Island and Moloka'i could get some rain in the next few days, Farrell said.

It may feel cooler because of the breezy conditions and low humidity, Farrell said, but the temperatures have not reached record lows.

The unofficial low temperatures for the state this morning were 63 degrees in Kahului, Maui, and 66 degrees in Honolulu and Lihu'e, Kaua'i, Farrell said.

Yesterday's low temperatures were 64 degrees in Lihu'e, 68 degrees in Honolulu, 62 degrees in Kahului and 64 degrees in Hilo on the Big Island. It will likely get colder near the end of this week when the winds and humidity drop, giving cold air a chance to settle, Farrell said.

The National Weather Service has issued small craft advisories for Hawaiian coastal waters because of rough seas and strong north winds, and also issued a caution for Kahului and Hilo harbors due to north swell that could cause surges.