#drought conditions
Hawaiian Electric monitor conditions, could shut off power in high fire risk areas
Areas including Waikiʻi, Kawaihae, Waikōloa, Puakō and South Kohala may experience power shut offs during high winds and dry conditions that cause risk of wildfire.
The weather theme for Hawaiʻi in August is ‘dry, drier and driest’
Hawaiʻi Island faced an exceptionally dry August, marked by record low rainfall, with only select areas like parts of Kohala and Kona receiving above-average rain.
Hawaiʻi County urges wise water use, courtesy at public spigots due to drought
Hawai‘i County officials are urging residents who rely on water catchment systems to use their water wisely due to the dry weather and display courtesy when using public water spigot sites.
NWS Monthly Summary: May Rainfall on Big Island Was Near to Above Average
Most Big Island rain gauges saw near to above average rainfall amounts last month, according to a report from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Posts Yearly Loss
The company expects its short-term losses will be offset as its branded products overcome production setbacks and initial development costs.
2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
