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State voluntary pause extended 90 days for interisland transport of poultry, other bird species
Surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
High surf advisory extended for west coastline of Big Island
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is forecast by the National Weather Service in Honolulu to start the day for shores from North Kohala through South Kona, lowering to 6 to 8 feet this afternoon. The swell is expected to gradually decline through the weekend.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island western shorelines
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf along the Kohala and Kona coasts has fallen below the advisory threshold.
Update: High surf advisory for western shorelines extended through Friday morning
Surf of 6 to 8 feet is still expected along the west shores of the Big Island as a persistent west-northwest swell continues to fade overnight.
Update: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores of Big Island
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu forecast surf up to 12 feet, causing strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming and certain other ocean activities dangerous.
Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāpa‘ikou, Honomū, Pepe‘ekeo, Mountain View, Glenwood, Hakalau, Volcano, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, ‘Ō‘ōkala, Orchidlands Estates, Pa‘auilo and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Update: Wind advisory extended for summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
East winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts of more than 60 mph are expected to continue atop the mountains now through early Thursday morning.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
Sustained winds of 45 to 55 mph, with localized gusts of up to about 60 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Update: Red flag warning, wind advisory canceled for Big Island
The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu says trade winds are decreasing and humidity levels are recovering this evening.
Wind advisory extended for parts of Big Island; high surf advisory also in effect
The forecast for portions of the Big Island is for east winds of 25 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph, through at least Wednesday.
Wind advisory for Kohala, north portion of Big Island extended through Friday
A strong high pressure system far north of Hawaiʻi will deliver strong trade winds and gusts through Friday, particularly in exposed areas. Stable conditions will allow for intense downsloping gusts in South Kohala.
Kona Low Day 2: Flash flood warning for eastern half of Big Island extended into Sunday
At 9:51 p.m., radar and rain gauges indicated that rainfall rates have eased over the southeast flank of the Big Island. However, runoff levels were still high and rain continued in some locations, with heavy rainfall is still possible in the warning areas.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing shores on Big Island
The National Weather Service has updated its forecast. A high surf advisory for east-facing shores of the Big Island is now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
High surf advisory for west-facing shores canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that surf has fallen below advisory levels.
Green extends emergency proclamation in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
Update: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores
Impacts are expected to be moderate, with strong breaking waves and and strong currents that will make swimming dangerous.
