Hurricane Tracker
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.
Hurricane Warning Still in Effect for Big Island
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Hawai‘i County.
Hawai‘i Island & Maui Courts Close in Anticipation of Hurricane Lane
Due to the anticipated severe weather effects of Hurricane Lane, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced that its Hawai‘i Island and Maui County courts.
Hurricane Lane Now Category 5
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Maui County including the islands of Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe and O‘ahu.
KSBE Closing its Campuses for Hurricane Lane
Kamehameha Schools will close its campuses, preschools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Molokaʻi on Wednesday until further notice in anticipation of effects from Hurricane Lane.
Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau & Kaloko Honokōhau Close for Hurricane Lane
To protect visitor safety, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical
Parks will be closed Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of high surf, heavy winds, and
rain.
County Offices are Open for Normal Business Hours
The County of Hawai‘i reports that all county offices are open for normal business hours on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
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.
DOE Closing ALL Schools on Big Island & Maui Until Further Notice
All public and charter schools and Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) offices on Hawai‘i Island and in Maui County will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Lane.
Coast Guard Raises Port Condition to ‘YANKEE’ for Big Island
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition YANKEE for the Big Island ports.
DLNR Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Mayor Kim Issues Emergency Proclamation for Lane
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an emergency proclamation for Hurricane Lane.
Red Cross Needs Volunteers for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i Red Cross started calling down hundreds of volunteers over the weekend in preparation for Hurricane Lane.
Hurricane Pet Preparations
With the onset of the hazardous hurricane season and storms approaching in the Pacific, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after a storm.
Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waiver for Hurricane Lane
Guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines codeshare flights departing to/from/within/via the State of Hawai‘i will be permitted a one-time reservation change.
Disaster Recovery Center to Close Due to Hurricane Threat
FEMA reports that the joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23.
