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UPDATE 4: Power Outages Reported in Pepe‘ekeo, Waimea, Honoka‘a
Deep tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Barbara will pass over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi today and tonight before diminishing.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, July 8–12
Temporary lane closures are scheduled on the Big Island through Friday, July 12, 2019.
Cosme Degenerates Into Post-Tropical Remnant Low
Weakening is expected during the next 48 hours, and the remnant low is forecast to dissipate by Wednesday.
Gale Warning, Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu put a Gale Warning into effect for the Alenuihaha Channel and waters south and has extended the Small Craft Advisory.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island
Strong gusty winds will continue until later this evening due to passage of a remnant trough associated with Barbara.
Flash Flood Watch Continues for Big Island
The threat for flash flooding will start along the windward slopes of the Big Island early this morning, and spread to leeward areas around noon.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Big Island Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM HST Tuesday for south, north and east Big Island shores.
Hiking Trails Statewide to Receive $500K for Improvements
The funds will be used to help improve all sanctioned hiking trails throughout the state.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island.
Small Craft Advisory & Gale Watch Issued for Big Island Waters
The advisory and watch are in effect for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Cosme to Soon Weaken to Tropical Depression
Cosme is forecast to become a depression later today, degenerate into post-tropical remnant low on Monday and dissipate in the 72 to 96-hour time period.
How is DOE Addressing Soil Contaminants at Hawai‘i Schools?
Big Island Now follows up on the DOE’s promise to address concerns over contaminated soil found at 18 schools.
National Park Service Officer Involved in Shooting Incident
A Hawai‘i National Park Service law enforcement officer was involved in a shooting with the occupant of a stolen vehicle July 5 at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Public Survey Seeks More Data on Rat Lungworm
The Hawai‘i Department of Health delivered the followup survey statewide by mail last week.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM HST MONDAY
Barabara Fades, Cosme Forms
At 5 a.m., the center of newly formed Tropical Storm Cosme was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 115.7 West. Barbara now a post-tropical cyclone.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Uses Least Energy per Capita in US
Hawai‘i residents consume the least amount of electricity with their homes and vehicles each month.
UPDATE: Barbara to Bring Very High Surf to Big Island Shores
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST-FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND AND MAUI UNTIL 6 PM MONDAY
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.1M California Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Mountain View Man Charged With Various Drug & Weapon Offenses
Hawai‘i Police Department detectives have charged a 63-year old Mountain View man for various drug and weapon offenses stemming from a traffic stop in Hilo.
