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UPDATE: Bayfront Highway Open, Beach Parks Remain Closed
Bayfront Highway has reopened. Serveral East Hawai’i beach parks remain closed.
Hot, Humid, Showery Conditions Continue Today
Humid conditions and showery weather will continue during the next several days, especially in the afternoon hours. Winds will become…
High Surf Warning Continues as Several Swells Build Today
A High Surf Warning is posted for east facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. Thursday with wave heights rising to 12 to 18 foot faces in some spots…
Civil Defense Urges Preparedness Despite Storm Misses
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira sat down Tuesday to discuss the importance of being prepared despite recent stom ‘misses.’
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE: Large Surf Closes Bayfront Highway, Beach Parks
Bayfront Highway, along with several beach parks remain closed Tuesday afternoon as large surf and debris has impacted the areas.
Ignacio, Kilo, Jimena all Expected to Bring Swells
Our current east swell from hurricane Ignacio peaked Monday and will hold today. We expect a secondary swell from Ignacio with northeast, shifting…
Hazy Skies for Hilo, Pop up Showers Possible Today
Very humid conditions with spotty heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue through Tuesday as hurricane Ignacio passes northeast of the state. Northerly…
Big Island Fuel Costs Drop Drastically
Fuel prices across the island have decreased dramatically over the past week, in some cases by an entire quarter.
Ignacio Weather Effects – Details on High Surf, Humidity, Showers
Ignacio is forecast to continue moving north of the state from Tuesday through Friday. During this time the system will block our trade…
Puʻu ʻŌʻō Activity ‘Normal’ on Monday
Normal activity resumed at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Monday after two seprate breakouts began and ended within three days.
Flood Advisory Issued Through 4:45 p.m
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory through 4:45 p.m.
UPDATE: Ignacio Will Pass Above the Big Island
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center is watching Hurricane Jimena.
Ignacio Could Still Bring Rainfall to Big Island
Hurricane Ignacio is forecast to pass a couple of hundred miles to the northeast of the state Monday through Wednesday. Periods of breezy and wetter…
Flood Advisory Issued Through 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island until 7 p.m.
11 p.m. UPDATE: Ignacio Expected to Rapidly Weaken
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is maintaining a watchful eye on Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Jimena.
Community Readiness for Potential Storm Impacts
Emergency preparations are urged as Hurricanes Ignacio and Jimena approach the islands.
UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Likely Peaks
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is maintaining a watchful eye on Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Jimena.
Trade Winds Filling in, Ignacio Weather Forecast
Trade winds are expected to pick up during the weekend, though humid conditions will continue. Hurricane Ignacio will approach the state late in the weekend…
