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Kahuku Unit Will Remain Closed Friday
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain closed through Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, due to Hurricane Lane.
Flash Flood Warning Extended Again
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i County until 12:45 p.m., Aug. 23, 2018.
Man Swept Away By Flood Waters in Hilo
A man was rescued in Hilo this morning, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, as her tried to cross an area inundated by the Hurricane Lane downpour.
8 AM: National Weather Service Update
At 8 a.m., the center of Hurricane Lane was located near near latitude 17.1 north, longitude 157.6 west, about 205 miles SW of Kailua-Kona.
Flash Flood Warning Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i County until 9:45 a.m.
UPDATE: Lane Forecast to Turn NNW Today
A turn toward the NNW and little change in forward speed is expected today.
10 AM: PHOTOS, VIDEO: Stay Off South Hilo Roadways
All motorists and residents of effected areas are urged to use extreme caution and be aware of flooding conditions.
Flood Advisory Extended for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 5 p.m.
HPD Arrests Suspects Alleged to Have Assisted Waiki
Suspects who allegedly assisted Justin Waiki while he was on the run after fatally shooting Officer Bronson Kaliloa on July 17 have been arrested.
Kahuku Unit Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 22 and 23,.
Hawai‘i DLNR Announces Additional Closures
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Hawai‘i-Based Navy Ships to Sortie Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Navy ships and submarines based in Hawai‘i not currently undergoing maintenance have begun to sortie as Hurricane Lane travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Cat 4 Lane Remains Dangerous; Islands Still Vulnerable
At 5 a.m. this morning, Lane weakened slightly, now poised at the upper end of the wind scale as a Category 4 hurricane with top sustained winds of 155 mph.
Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
Abundant moisture from Hurricane Lane is expected to move over the Big Island this afternoon and spread northward to the rest of the islands through Friday.
Cat 4 Hurricane Lane 315 Miles S of Kailua-Kona
The DOE, in coordination with the American Red Cross and Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation, have identified shelters in all districts that will be opened if necessary.
Damaging Winds from Hurricane Lane Could Begin Affecting Big Island This Afternoon
Hurricane Lane is about 510 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 360 miles SSE of Kailua-Kona.
Admin Leave Granted for Hawai‘i, Maui Counties
Governor grants administrative leave for non-essential state workers on Hawai‘i Island, Maui County as Hurricane Lane approaches.
PHOTOS: Officials Begin to Plot Course for HVNP Reopening
Although volcanic activity has subsided, park scientists are not ready to say this is over; park officials base their decisions about reopening on science.
Hurricane Preparedness Countdown
What to do when a hurricane is 36, 18 to 36, 6 to 18 and 6 hours away, and how to stay safe during and after the storm strikes.
