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Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm today as moves closer to Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday... August 21, 2026 · 05:35am
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Nā‘ālehu Elementary, Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain closed
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Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.
Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm today as moves closer to Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala drowns Hawaiʻi in 1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water
Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close ahead of approaching new tropical cyclone
Entire park will be temporarily shuttered as of 5 p.m. today; could still be closed during next lava fountaining episode of ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano.
Hawai‘i County monitoring new tropical cyclone approaching state
Officials urge residents and businesses to prepare for heavy, flooding rainfall, high surf, possible damaging winds and the potential for worsening of power outages, loss of communications and road closures.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Nā‘ālehu Elementary, Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain closed
The state Education Department hopes to have plans finalized and shared by early next week for how to return to educational programming at both schools. Meanwhile, Hawaiian Electric expects nearly all impacted Big Island customers, except those in certain remote and severely damaged areas, to have their power back on by today.
ADVISORY: Police report one lane open for contraflow on portion of Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona
Both lanes of travel were previously closed earlier today because of a severed utility pole; motorists urged to drive with caution as road crews remain in the area.
Get ready Big Island: Forecast says another storm will bring heavy rain, strong winds Saturday night into Sunday
Itʻs now Tropical Depression Two-C, but by the time its expected track takes it south of the Big Island this weekend the system is forecast to be Tropical Storm Moke.
Lala Hurricane victims 93-year-old May Doi and retired physicist John Hylas found by neighbors in pastures
May Doi and John Hylas, who lost their lives in the storm over the weekend, were beloved members of the small, rural town of Nāʻālehu and will be greatly missed.
Families search for headstones, National Guard recovers remains after Lala desecrates 2 cemeteries
Raging floodwaters from Hurricane Lala tore through Nā‘ālehu Cemetery and the old Hawaiian cemetery at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church in Wai‘ohinu, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and carrying away caskets.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 21-27: Plenty to do, but once again the weather could get in the way
It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
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There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
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Tropical Depression forecast to become a tropical storm today
Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. The system is still expected to track south of Hawaiʻi late Saturday into Monday. Even with the southward track increased winds and rain are expected, with the highest rainfall totals expected across windward and southeast Big Island. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches are expected on eastern Maui.
Recovery efforts continue at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues recovery and planning efforts for Nāʻālehu Elementary School and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School following significant impacts from Hurricane Lala.
Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed, Kīpahulu District reopens after Lala
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed through the weekend for storm recovery, including road clearing and facility restoration. Meanwhile, the Kīpahulu District is open to the public. Kīpahulu Campground will reopen Friday, Aug. 21.
Kaua‘i Now
‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’
Families search for loved ones whose final resting places at 2 Big Island cemeteries were desecrated by raging floodwaters of Hurricane Lala, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and washing away caskets.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.
Impending tropical cyclone forecast still shows heavy rainfall, possible wind for parts of islands
Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.
