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Warm, Humid with Southeast Winds Today
More settled weather will gradually spread across the chain from east to west as Darby departs the area. Southeast wind flow will fill in behind Darby with warm, humid conditions…
Darby Swell Fading, Small Southerly Pulses Today
Darby swell is expected to fade out on Monday with trade swell being your best bet for windward exposures today. Estelle, Frank &…
Beware of Post-Darby Scams
Hawai‘i Electric Light cautions customers to beware of potential scams targeting customers in the wake of Tropical Storm Darby.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Electric Restores Power
UPDATE: July 24, 5:45 p.m. Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 100 customers in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Orchidland Estates, Honoka‘a and Kailua-Kona, who were impacted by high winds from Tropical Storm Darby. ORIGINAL POST: July 24, 1:11 p.m. Overnight, Hawai‘i Electric Light restored electric service to 900 customers […]
UPDATE: TS Darby Passes; Services Resume
UPDATE: July 25, 7:15 a.m. Tropical Storm Darby has passed, leaving partly cloudy skies with showers likely for windward areas. There will be scattered afternoon showers for the Kona side with a slight chance of thunderstorms during that time. High temperatures from 84° to 89°. Winds will be northeasterly from 10 to 20 mph. UPDATE: […]
Ige to Attend Democratic National Convention
Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige are scheduled to participate in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, next week.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Responds to Darby Outages
Hawai‘i Electric Light has been responding to outages due to high winds from Tropical Storm Darby.
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake NW of Captain Cook
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.3 earthquake beneath the Hawaiʻi Island on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 9:16 p.m
HIHS Offers Animal Safety Tips During Darby
The Hawaii Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after Tropical Storm Darby.
Civil Defense Releases Darby Update
As of 5 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Darby is located about 100 miles southeast of Hilo moving to the west at 9 miles per hour.
Tropical Storm Darby: Hawai‘i Island UPDATES
The 5 a.m. forecast track takes Darby to Hawai‘i Island in 12 hours.
Hawai‘i Island Residents Urged to Prepare for Darby
In partnership with the Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers will be opening shelters on Hawai‘i Island today in response to Tropical Storm Darby.
Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation Due to Darby
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige signed a pre-landfall emergency proclamation as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Darby.
Boaters Advised to Monitor Coast Guard Radio
DLNR’s Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation doesn’t plan to close state small boat harbors, but advises boaters to monitor VHF radio for Coast Guard alerts.
DLNR Closes State Forest and Park Areas
The DLNR has closed state forest and park areas on the islands of Hawai‘i in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Darby this weekend.
Mayor Signs Emergency Proclamation Due to Darby
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an emergency proclamation today in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby to Hawaiʻi Island.
Tropical Storm Conditions Possible This Weekend
Tropical Storm Darby is approaching the Hawaiian Islands from the east over the next couple of days. The system could bring stormy weather this weekend….
High Surf Warning in Effect for East Side
Darby swell is expected to peak Friday at warning levels before slowly fading through the weekend. Still highly dependent on Darby’s progress…
Salvation Army Prepares for Darby
With Tropical Storm Darby continuing its approach toward Hawaiian Island, The Salvation Army announced that it is prepared to respond with community assistance.
Darby Prompts High Surf Warning, Flash Flood Watch
Waves this big can cause coastal flooding and lead to dangerous ocean conditions. Powerful currents are also a concern and large breaking waves can impact harbor entrances and channels.
