The IFO has been down for the first half of the shift. The high winds continue with base line speeds in the mid-20mph range. There are continual gusts into the mid to upper 30mph range. The forecast calls for the winds to subside later in the evening. 

   The first half of the shift saw three earthquakes of mag 5 and larger. Went into EARTHQUAKE mode for the mag5.8 from Vanuatu. Was able to switch earthquake states while the IFO was locking without apparent problems. 

   Will try running an initial alignment and relocking when the winds lay down a bit.