Hurricane Tracker

Hele-On Bus Services Limited Saturday

August 25, 2018 · 4:43 AM UTC
The County of Hawai‘i reports that on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, Hele-On bus services will operate on a limited schedule.

ASB Resuming Normal Branch Hours

August 25, 2018 · 4:39 AM UTC
American Savings Bank (ASB) branches statewide will resume normal business hours starting Saturday, Aug. 25, including branches offering weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Flash Flood Conditions Extremely Dangerous

August 25, 2018 · 4:36 AM UTC
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i County until 9:30 p.m.

USPS Hurricane Lane Adjustments for Saturday

August 25, 2018 · 4:33 AM UTC
The U.S. Postal Service reports the following Hurricane Lane-related adjustments to its operations for Saturday, Aug. 25:

6 PM: Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Report

August 25, 2018 · 4:11 AM UTC
Due to the slowing of the tropical storm, dangerous heavy rains and flooding may persist for several days on the windward side of Hawai‘i Island.

Lane Downgraded to Tropical Storm; More Flooding in Store

August 25, 2018 · 3:59 AM UTC
Lane is now a Tropical Storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.

DOT Reports Status of Airports, Harbors, Highways

August 25, 2018 · 3:21 AM UTC
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation crews continue to respond to issues caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.

5 PM LIVE Briefing on Hurricane Lane

August 25, 2018 · 2:57 AM UTC
Gov. David Ige is presenting a live briefing on Hurricane Lane on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at 5 p.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center:

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancelation Updates

August 25, 2018 · 2:25 AM UTC
Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flight cancelations, as of 4 p.m. The airline is re-accommodating guests impacted by cancelations on other flights. 

Hawai‘i Gas Update on Hurricane Lane

August 25, 2018 · 2:14 AM UTC
Hawai‘i Gas has been busy the past few days making sure Hawai‘i’s first responders have an adequate supply of gas throughout Hurricane Lane.

Flash Flood Warning Extended

August 25, 2018 · 2:00 AM UTC
The Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i has been extended until 6:30 p.m.

Coast Guard Cutters Ready to Respond From Hilo Pier

August 25, 2018 · 1:20 AM UTC
Coast Guard Cutters Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) and Joesph Gerczak (WPC 1126) are sheltering at the pier in Hilo on Aug. 24, 2018.

Hurricane Lane Weakening, Now Category 1

August 25, 2018 · 1:19 AM UTC
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for parts of O‘ahu and Maui.

Solid Waste Facilities to Resume Normal Operations

August 25, 2018 · 1:05 AM UTC
After two days of closure due to Hurricane Lane, solid waste facilities will resume normal operations starting on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.

UPDATE: HPD Visits Honoka‘a Residents Stranded by Landslide

August 25, 2018 · 12:54 AM UTC
Some residents in Honoka‘a are currently stranded due to a hillside that has collapsed due to the heavy flooding going on from Hurricane Lane.

2 PM UPDATE: Lane Now Category 1, Big Island Under Flash Flood Warning

August 25, 2018 · 12:39 AM UTC
The Tropical Storm Warning issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues for Hawai‘i County.

Verizon Will Provide Some Hawai‘i Customers With Free Sevices

August 25, 2018 · 12:26 AM UTC
From Aug. 24 through 28, Verizon is providing its postpaid and prepaid customers who reside in the Aloha State free calling, texting and data.

HDOT Responding to Hurricane Lane

August 25, 2018 · 12:18 AM UTC
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.

‘Operation Snail Bail’ Protects Rare Snails From Hurricane

August 25, 2018 · 12:08 AM UTC
Members of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Snail Extinction Prevention Program, transferred 2,000 rare Hawaiian snails from a temporary structure at Kawainui Marsh.

About 9,500 Big Island Customers Experience Power Outages

August 24, 2018 · 11:58 PM UTC
As Hurricane Lane slowly passes Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Electric Light employees are responding to power outages caused by torrential rains, strengthening winds and catastrophic flooding.
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