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11 PM UPDATE: Lane Now Category 4, Continues North

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Hawai‘i County, O‘ahu, Maui County including the islands Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe.

Flash Flooding Causes Road Closures

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i Island areas from North Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo, Puna and Ka‘ū until 12:45 a.m.

Flash Flood Warning for Big Island

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i until 12:45 a.m.

Bayfront Highway Closed Due to Ponding

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Lane.

8 PM: Hurricane Lane Moving Towards NW

A Hurricane Warning is still in effect for Hawai‘i County, O‘ahu, Maui County, including the islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe.

Big Island Flood Advisory Extended

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 11 p.m.

5th Shelter Opens for Hurricane Lane

The Hurricane Warning issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues for Hawai‘i County.

More DLNR Closures in Anticipation of Hurricane Lane

The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.

County of Hawai‘i Closing Non-Emergency Operations for Hurricane Lane

The County of Hawai‘i reports that it will close all non-emergency operations on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in anticipation of severe weather from Hurricane Lane.

ASB Announces Branch Closures Due to Hurricane Lane

American Savings Bank (ASB) branches on the Big Island, Maui, Molokai and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Campus Branch will be closed on Aug. 23 and 24 due to Hurricane Lane.

Hurricane Lane 385 Miles SSE of Honolulu

The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for Central O‘ahu, O‘ahu Ko‘olau, O‘ahu North Shore, O‘ahu South Shore, Olomana, Waianae Coast, and Waianae Mountains.

5 PM: Hurricane ‘Watch’ Changed to ‘Warning’ for O‘ahu

The Centra Pacific Hurricane Center reports that a Hurricane Warning is in effect for O‘ahu and Maui County including the islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe and Hawai‘i County.

County Non-Emergency Operations to Close Thursday

The County of Hawai“i reports that the solid waste transfer stations and landfills will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.

Flood Advisory Extended Until 8 PM

The Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i has been extended until 8 p.m.

President Approves Gov. Ige’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration

Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i has been approved.

2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US

Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.