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UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Passing of Sen. McCain
Hawai‘i legislators shared comments regarding the passing of Sen. John McCain:
Salvation Army to Lead Mass Feeding Taskforce
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services will serve as the lead agency for the Hawai‘i Mass Care Feeding Taskforce throughout the islands.
Tropical Depression Lane Could Still Produce Flash Flooding
Lingering moisture associated with Lane will produce heavy rainfall over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands today, which could lead to additional flash flooding and landslides.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i DOT Status Report
Crews conduct assessments, continue to respond to damages caused by rains.
Construction Company Comes to the Aid of Stranded Honoka‘a Residents
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Hamakua Energy Partners and the awesome crew from DeRego’s Service LLC, we have a temporary solution to our access dilemma,”
3 PM UPDATE: Many Big Island Roads Have Sustained Damage
State Highways reports that Highway 19 at mile marker 28 to 29 (Ka‘awalii Gulch) is closed as of 3 p.m.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
Report: Roads in Hawai‘i Among Worst in Nation
Roughly 28% of Hawai‘i’s rural roads are in poor condition but only 3.67% of the state’s expenditures are devoted to repairs.
Meteorologist Malika Dudley Interviews NWS Expert
Big Island Now Meterologist Malika Dudley interviewed National Weather Service Pacific Region Deputy Director Tom Evans this morning, who presented an update on Lane, now a tropical storm.
Most State Parks to Reopen Today
Many state parks in Hawai‘i will reopen at various times on Saturday after staff members have a chance to access damage left in the wake of now TS Lane.
PHOTOS: Hilo Sets Rainfall Record for August
Over 40 inches of rain have fallen along parts of the windward sections of the Big Island.
Lane Drifts South of Hawaiian Islands
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for Hawai‘i County.
UPDATE 4: Flash Flood Warning Continues
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i County until 8 a.m., Aug. 25, 2018.
6 AM: Tropical Storm Warning Cancelled; High Surf, Flash Flood Warnings Continue
The National Weather Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Hawai‘i Island.
Multiple Road Closures Due to Flooding, Landslides
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports multiple road closures due to flooding, landslides and debris.
Kea‘au High School Shelter Open
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Kea‘au High School for the residents of Puna.
Coast Guard Reopens Hilo & Kawaihae Harbors
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened the Hilo Harbor and Kawaihae Harbor ports on the Big Island as of 3 p.m.
8:30 PM: Dangerous Flooding Continues on Big Island
Rainfall rates up to 4 inches per hour are causing flooding in numerous areas, with numerous road closures reported.
Flash Floods Closing Major Big Island Roads, Hilo Floods
Although Tropical Storm Lane has weakened, a flash flood warning is still in effect for the windward side of Hawai‘i Island, with dangerous heavy rains and flooding continuing.
