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Does Hawai‘i Island Kill Hurricanes?
Meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews National Weather Service Honolulu Meteorologist and Central Pacific Hurricane Center Forecaster Bob Ballard.
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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Prepare for Natural Disasters
Individuals, families and businesses begin getting ready for a disaster with a preparedness plan that includes key documents, lists of belongings and property.
Hawai‘i-Based Ships Sortie Ahead of TS Olivia
Navy ships and submarines based in Hawai‘i not currently undergoing maintenance availabilities have sortied as TS Olivia travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Wing Civil Air Patrol Prepares for Hurricane Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia inched closer to Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Wing launched aircrews to warn the public that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect on those islands.
Civil Defense Updates: Closures and Shelter Openings
Civil Defense reports of school, road, park and harbor closures will be updated throughout the day.
7:30 PM: Olivia Slows; Still On Track for Big Island, Maui
Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions the Big Island and Maui County starting later today or tonight.
5 PM: Olivia Weakens at It Draws Closer to Hawai‘i
At 5 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 149.7 west, about 380 miles ENE of Hilo.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Hawaiian Islands
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all Islands from Tuesday through late Thursday night, Sept. 10 to 12.
HELCO Activates Emergency Response Plans for TS Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia heads closer to the islands, HELCO is activating its emergency response plans, going through pre-storm checklists and readying crews to respond.
Hawaiian Airlines Waives Change Fees Ahead of Olivia
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian and its codeshare partners to, from, within and via Hawai‘i from Sept. 11 to 13 due to Hurricane Olivia.
2 PM: Tropical Storm Olivia Moves Closer to Islands
Olivia is forecast to be a weaker storm than Lane, but the impacts could be significantly worse.
6:30 PM CD: High Surf Warning, Flash Flood Watch in Effect
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense updates: road, business, school closures. This article will be updated throughout the day.
8 AM: Olivia Forecast to Be Strong Tropical Storm When It Reaches Hawai‘i
Tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area starting late Tuesday.
8 PM: Olivia Continues Collision Course With Hawai‘i
Storm total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches, with isolated amounts over 20 inches, are possibly associated with Olivia.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Olivia
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Sept. 9, that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia.
Civil Defense: Prepare Flood-Prone Property Now
It is still too early to know what effects this hurricane will have on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Large Swells From Olivia to Begin Monday
Olivia will likely remain a threat to the Hawaiian Islands early this week.
Hurricane Olivia to Enter Central Pacific Today
On this forecast track, Olivia will move into the Central Pacific basin in the next 12 hours and could approach the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday.
Hurricane Olivia May Approach Hawai‘i Tuesday
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers issued updates on Hurricane Norman and Olivia at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Cat 1 Norman Causing High Surf
Norman is a Category 1 hurricane, 280 miles NE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 75 mph, moving NW at 9 mph.
