Hurricane Tracker
Coast Guard again increases heavy weather port conditions as Tropical Storm Lala approaches state
Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands should seek sheltered waters and anticipate additional restrictions and possible port closures as weather conditions progress.
Tropical Storm Lala just 200 miles from South Point; forecast to bring hurricane conditions to Big Island
With the storm’s general motion expected to continue, the core of Lala will pass the Big Island of Hawaiʻi on Saturday and then south of the smaller islands on Sunday.
Hawai‘i County plans to open shelters as Lala takes aim at Big Island
Several county facilities and services will also be closed or suspended during the weekend because of the storm; University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hawai’i Community College facilities and activities also impacted by approaching tropical cyclone.
Thursday weather update: Hurricane warning issued for Big Island as Lala continues march toward state
The tropical storm was about 550 miles east-southeast of Hilo by 5 p.m. today (Aug. 13), with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and moving west-northwest at 12 mph; National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for Maui County.
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Hurricane Fausto Sunday update #2: Fausto now 740 miles east of Hilo
Fausto is forecast to pass North of Hawai‘i Island late Monday or early Tuesday, according to an update Sunday morning from the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.
Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should be low
Forecaster confidence in Fausto’s track is increasing that strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain offshore to the north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, everyone still needs to continue watching the storm’s progress.
Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Risk of some impacts from wind, rainfall increasing, high surf advisory extended
While the storm is expected to weaken and there are no current coastal watches or warnings in effect for Hawaiʻi, the risk of wind and rainfall impacts to the state is increasing.
First hurricane of the season enters Central Pacific, churns toward Hawai‘i
Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
2025 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones
Despite near to below average forecast, officials — including Gov. Josh Green and those with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center — urge island residents to be vigilant and prepare now because any storm that develops has the potential to be the one that strikes.
Update: All weather advisories canceled for Hawai‘i Island following Hone
Hurricane Hone brought rain and wind to Hawai‘i Island resulting in flooding in several areas over the weekend.
More than ‘just another raining day’ on the Big Island: Hone starts to make an impact
“On its current track, Hone will brush past the southern slopes of the Big Island tonight into Sunday morning, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf. Expect strong and gusty easterly winds and periods of heavy showers to continue Sunday into Monday as Hone passes south of the smaller islands.” — National Weather Service Hawai‘i Area Synopis from 12:08 p.m. today
Tropical Storm Hone will be at Big Island’s doorstep tonight; you only have till midday to make last-minute prep
Regardless of knowing and how many times in advance of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 in the Central Pacific, that people are told it’s impossible to precisely — 100% without a doubt, right on the money, no ifs, ands or buts — predict the movement of hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions, many still seem to enjoy living on the edge.
Slightly soggier than expected 2023-24 wet season will buffer Hawai‘i from earlier onset of drought, wildfire season
Shift from El Nino to La Nina conditions also means there likely will be fewer tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, will move through the Central Pacific during the 2024 hurricane season.
Tropical weather update: Tropical Storm Greg moving well south of Big Island; Fernanda continues to weaken
The two tropical storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins, but neither should have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
Tropical Storm Greg update: Storm not expected to impact Hawai‘i Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
Tropical weather update: Tropical Storm Fernanda forms in Eastern Pacific
It’s too early to tell, however, if the tropical storm or two other developing low pressure systems in the Eastern Pacific will impact the Hawaiian Islands.
Update: Dora moves past Hawaiʻi Island; strong winds continue through Wednesday
Category 4 Hurricane Dora is passing south of the Big Island today with sustained winds of 130 mph. It is bringing high winds, high surf and dry conditions with fire hazards.
Category 4 Hurricane Dora will bring high winds, high surf to Big Island Monday through Wednesday
While Category 4 Hurricane Dora will pass well south of the Hawaiian Islands in the next couple of days, the storm will bring high winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts over 65 mph.
Dora maintains Category 4 intensity as hurricane moves west across the Central Pacific, south of the Hawaiian Islands
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Dora was about 890 miles east-southeast of South Point on the Big Island and 1,725 miles east of Johnston Island moving west at 22 mph. The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 25 miles out from the storm’s center.
