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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.
Hurricane Kit Checklist & Preparedness Tips
BigIslandNow.com has compiled some preparedness tips provided by organizations, government agencies and the Red Cross.
Hawai‘i Prepares for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i DOT, in coordination with federal, state and county emergency managers, is preparing for possible impacts of Hurricane Lane.
6:30 PM: Civil Defense Update on Hurricane Lane
Lane is expected to turn toward the NW on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the NNW on Thursday.
Hawaiian Practitioners Return Humpback to Ocean
The story of a juvenile koholā (humpback whale) that began in January 1986 when it stranded on the shore of Kūheia on the island of Kanaloa Kahoʻoawe.
Coast Guard Sets Big Island Ports at Condition X-RAY
Coast Guard sets port condition X-RAY for Big Island, WHISKEY for all other Hawaiian commercial ports
ahead of Hurricane Lane.
Some Beach Parks Close in Anticipation of Lane
As of 11 a.m., Category 3 Hurricane Lane is located approximately 580 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 130 mph, moving west at approximately 12 mph.
‘Bad Faith’ and ‘Lava Exclusion’ Presentation to Be Held for Puna Residents
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will offer a free presentation and question-and-answer session for Puna residents on Aug. 23 regarding Lloyd’s of London litigation.
6 PM: Cat 4 Lane 515 Miles SE of Hilo
As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Lane is a Category 3 hurricane, approximately 615 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 125 mph, moving west at approximately 14 mph.
HVNP Taking Steps Towards Park Recovery
HVNP reports that although it’s been more than two weeks since the summit area of Kīlauea was rocked by dangerous earthquakes and collapse-explosion events.
PHOTOS: No Collapse Events Since Aug. 2
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Kīlauea Volcano’s summit, seen here from the northeast rim of the caldera, has remained quiet, with no collapse events since Aug. 2.
USGS Drops Kīlauea Volcano Alert Levels From ‘Warning’ to ‘Watch’
The U.S. Geological Survey has changed the alert levels for the Kīlauea Volcano from WARNING to WATCH.
Third Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London
Another lava lawsuit has been filed agains Lloyd’s of London according to Attorney Jeffrey Foster, who is representing Susie Osborne.
Civil Defense Announces Last Kīlauea Update, Unless Activity Changes
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that activity on the lower east rift zone of Kīlauea Volcano has diminished and remained quiet for over a week.
