Four Lahaina public schools will be closed today as a result of the red flag warning and high wind advisory in effect.

King Kamehameha Elementary, Princess Nahienaena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High School will be closed to students and staff out of an abundance of caution, according to a news release from the Hawaii Department of Education.

The National Weather Service updated a red flag warning today which will be in effect until 6 p.m. today for Maui County and Hawaii island. A high wind advisory is in effect for portions of Kauai, Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii island.

“Schools have emergency preparedness plans in place and the Department of Education will continue to work closely with state and county emergency officials to monitor the situation,” according to a statement.