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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…
High Surf Advisory in Effect for all Big Island Shorelines
A west swell from former typhoon Atsani peaked overnight and is expected to continue into Saturday before slowly fading. A new east swell from hurricane Ignacio…
Coast Guard Searches for Owner of Unmanned Kayak
The owner of an unmanned adrift orange kayak is being sought by the United States Coast Guard.
HPD Releases Image of Murder Victim
The Hawai’i Police Department has released images of a man found dead on Aug. 9 and his truck, which was later recovered.
UPDATE: Ignacio May Prompt Hurricane Watch Tonight or Tomorrow
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center is mantaining watch over Hurricane Jimena.
Today Light Trades Build, Hazy Skies Leeward
Humid conditions are sticking around and the chance of heavy showers is lingering through Friday with flash flooding possible for much…
