#National Weather Service
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island
Waves of 7 to 10 feet were forecast for all south facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands, but they have fallen below advisory levels.
Raging: ‘Jaw-dropping’ surf on display along Big Island south-facing shores as south-southwest swell peaks
Savage surf slams over seawall along Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona, drenching passers-by and vehicles; causes Pride of America cruise ship to skip its Kona stop, leading to cancellation of concert by Kona and Windward (O‘ahu) choral societies at Mokuʻaikaua Church; surf should begin to decline overnight, but ocean safety and emergency officials remain on high alert because of dangerous conditions.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extends through Thursday evening, 4 beach parks in West Hawai‘i to remain closed
A high surf advisory is in place until Thursday evening, with surf heights expected to reach 10 to 14 feet.
Hawaiian Electric: Be prepared well before a storm strikes
Utility’s year-round resilience work reduces outages, supports faster restoration, but customers are encouraged to get ready before a tropical cyclone ever approaches the islands; Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, state and county officials reiterate preparedness message.
UPDATE: Portion of Highway 11 reopen after being closed for flooding; windward Big Island super soaked
Portions of Ka‘ū, Puna, North and South Hilo, Hāmākua and North and South Kohala were under a flood advisory until 5 hours shy of a full 24 hours from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, June 1-2; many rain gauges record 5 or more inches of rain, some more than 10 inches.
UPDATE: Several West Hawaiʻi beach parks closed because of high surf advisory
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reports Kahaluʻu Beach Park; Laʻaloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands; Old Kona Airport Beach Park; and Kohanaiki Beach Park are shuttered as the advisory for south-facing shores of the island remains in place until Thursday morning, June 4; surf of 8 to 12 feet forecast along advisory shorelines.
UPDATE: Kīlauea’s 48th eruptive episode ends after about 9 hours
An estimated 7.3 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
UPDATE: Wind advisory extended to Saturday; but high surf advisory canceled for Hawai‘i Island
Northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected in the northern and southern portions of the Big island through 6 a.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric to continue monitoring wildfire risk conditions overnight in areas of Big Island, Maui
The utility firm, if necessary, could proactively shut off power within the next 24 hours in communities on both islands with high exposure to wildfire risk, including the Kawaihae and Waikōloa areas on Hawai‘i Island, as well as parts of Ōmaʻopio and Pulehu in Kahului in West Maui.
5 to 13 tropical cyclones predicted for potentially ‘very busy’ Central Pacific hurricane season
An average season for the region sees only 4 to 5 tropical cyclones — which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, so officials urge everyone to be prepared.
High surf, wind advisories extended on Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service anticipates surf to reach heights of 7 to 10 feet.
All Big Island districts under wind advisory beginning at 6 p.m. this evening
Sustained winds of at least 30 miles per hour and/or gusts of 50 miles per hour are predicted from 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday morning.
Flood advisory issued for North and South Kona districts
A flood advisory has been issued through late this afternoon.
Coastal flood statement gets short extension, now in effect until Monday night
Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.
Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kalapana, ʻĀinaloa, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Fern Forest, Nānāwale Estates, Hawaiian Beaches, Isaac Hale Beach Park and the former Kapoho area.
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.
Flood watch issued for Hawaiʻi Island until Saturday morning
Heavy rain and potential flooding threaten Big Island residents through Saturday morning as the National Weather Service issues a flood watch.
High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of Big Island
The surf is forecast to reach heights of 10 feet, with shore breaks and dangerous currents that could cause injury or death.
UPDATE: No tsunami risk to Hawai’i after 7.4 earthquake east of Japan
No tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, late Sunday, sparking tsunami monitoring across the Pacific.
Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory have been canceled
On Monday, the National Weather Service announced that it has canceled both the wind advisory and the flood watch.
