Hurricane Tracker
Some Mail Delivery Suspended, Some Post Offices Closed
In anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Lane, the U.S. Postal Service announced the following adjustments to its operations for Thursday, Aug. 23:
Kamehameha Schools Closed Statewide
Kamehameha Schools will close its campuses, preschools, community education programs and offices statewide Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 26, 2018.
Lānaʻi Mouflon Hunt Cancelled
The Lānaʻi mouflon hunt scheduled for Aug. 25 and 26 has been cancelled.
Emergency Shelters Open for Hurricane Lane
Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Lane, four emergency shelters have been opened on the north and west side of Hawai‘i Island.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘ZULU’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for the Hawai‘i County port and port condition YANKEE for O‘ahu, Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i ports as of 11 a.m.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 4:15 p.m.
HIOSH Urges Safety During Hurricane Lane
DLIR HIOSH today urged recovery workers and residents to be aware of potential hazards they might encounter with storm conditions and storm impacts.
3 PM: Hurricane Lane Continues NW Track
Major Hurricane Lane is passing roughly 250 miles south of the Big Island late this morning and has started a turn towards the northwest.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site to Close for Hurricane Lane
To protect visitor safety, Pu‘ukoholā Heiau NHS will be closed from Wednesday, Aug. 22,
2018, until further notice.
Big Island Waste Facilities Operating as Usual
The County of Hawai‘i reports that all County Solid Waste facilities (transfer stations and landfills) are open and operating as usual on Wednesday.
Non-Essential State Employees on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i Granted Administrative Leave
Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Lane.
All Charter Schools Closed Thursday & Friday
All Charter Schools will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 24, in anticipation of hazardous weather conditions brought to our islands by Hurricane Lane.
Salvation Army Ready to Respond to Hurricane Lane
As Hurricane Lane continues on a track to potentially affect the Hawaiian Islands, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division reports that they are prepared to respond.
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.
