Hurricane Tracker
CPHC: Ana Now Expected to Become Hurricane Friday
Ana projects a tricky forecast, says Chief Meterologist Malika Dudley, but heavy rain, winds, and seas are still expected to impact the Big Island soon.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Hawai’i County
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Ana was located 580 miles southeast of Hilo and 635 miles southeast of Kailua-Kona.
11 A.M. UPDATE: Ana Closing In on Hurricane Status
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says that a Hurricane Watch may be issued for a portion of the island chain sometime Wednesday afternoon or evening.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ana Gaining Strength
As of 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Ana is located about 885 miles ESE of Hilo and 945 miles ESE of Kailua-Kona.
PHOTOS: Hurricane Iselle – Before & After
A chronological series of images from Big Island Now staff and readers of Hurricane Iselle’s effects on the Big Island.
Iselle Expected To Hit Big Island This Afternoon
Almost all non-essential businesses and activities are already shut down in advance of the storm.
Iselle Update: 9 a.m. Press Conference Highlights
The impacts—in the form of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge—are anticipated to begin as early as 4 p.m. on Hawaiʻi Island today, with the center of the storm passing over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi in the late afternoon to evening hours.
Iselle Keeps Barreling Toward The Big Island
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph with higher gusts, though Hurricane Iselle is expected to weaken Thursday to a tropical storm by Wednesday night.
Iselle Continues To Move Toward Hawaii
Iselle is a Category 3 hurricane but is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours, the NHC said, while Tropical Storm Julio is gathering strength.
Hurricane Iselle Likely To Arrive In Hawaii On Thursday
The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings or watches at this time, but residents should prepare for the storm to hit Thursday.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
