Hurricane Tracker
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.
HHS Activates Public Health Team, Ready to Help as Hurricane Approaches
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has activated the Secretary’s Operation Center.
Coast Guard Issues Water Warnings for Lane
The Coast Guard encourages the public to prepare in advance of Hurricane Lane, which is forecast to arrive in the Hawaiian Island chain as early as Wednesday.
Hurricane Preparedness Countdown
What to do when a hurricane is 36, 18 to 36, 6 to 18 and 6 hours away, and how to stay safe during and after the storm strikes.
Hurricane Kit Checklist & Preparedness Tips
BigIslandNow.com has compiled some preparedness tips provided by organizations, government agencies and the Red Cross.
Hawai‘i Prepares for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i DOT, in coordination with federal, state and county emergency managers, is preparing for possible impacts of Hurricane Lane.
6:30 PM: Civil Defense Update on Hurricane Lane
Lane is expected to turn toward the NW on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the NNW on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Oho Not Expected to Become Hurricane
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Oho.
Latest on Tropical Storm Oho
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts and tropical storm force winds extend 45 miles from the center. Steady strengthening is expected…
UPDATE: Niala Continues to Weaken South of the State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
5 am UPDATE: Niala Weakens, Flood Threat Remains High
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
UPDATE: CPHC Monitoring Niala, Tropical Storm Watch Holds
A Tropical Storm Watch remain in effect as Tropical Storm Niala nears the state.
Surf Impacts from Jimena Diminishing
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Jimena as it moves far north above the state. Surf should remain at advisory levels through Tuesday.
Jimena Stays Clear of Hawai’i, Brings Continous Large Surf
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Jimena.
Jimena Dropped to Tropical Storm Status, Weakens
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Jimena.
