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UPDATE: Winter weather advisory extended for summits above 12,500 feet on Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa
Snow and freezing rain are in the forecast, with National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office saying total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter-inch are possible on the highest parts of Big Island’s tallest mountains.
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, and especially the Big Island, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.
Upcoming storm is forecast to bring severe weather to Hawaiʻi County this week
As peak rain and winds approach, residents and visitors are advised to stay updated and ready, given potential impacts on the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Hawaiian Electric monitors incoming storm, advises readiness for outages
Hawaiian Electric is urging Hawaii residents to prepare for severe weather expected later this week.
WATCH: Hawai‘i National Guard deploys about 200 members to support counties during kona low 2
“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.
All state departments on Oʻahu close early due to severe weather conditions
Catastrophic flooding from second Kona low storm prompts proactive power shutoff for thousands on Oʻahu.
Severe weather possible in Hawaiʻi as Kona storm approaches islands
A developing Kona storm is forecast to hit Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, March 10, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding and damaging winds.
Gov. Josh Green issues emergency proclamation as state prepares for severe weather
Gov. Josh Green announced closures of state offices and schools statewide on Monday, Feb. 9, in response to forecasts of heavy rain and powerful winds.
Hawaiʻi County, state urge preparation ahead of impending inclement weather
Residents and visitors alike should be storm ready before the arrival of the expected wicked weather this weekend and into early next week that could bring heavy rainfall, flooding and strong, gusty winds to parts of the Big Island and elsewhere throughout the islands.
Governor issues emergency proclamation as heavy rain, strong winds threaten Hawai’i
In response to forecasts of severe weather headed for Hawaiʻi, Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation.
Heavy rain and strong trade winds expected this weekend as more active weather develops
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.
‘We expect an impactful event’: Flash flooding, damaging winds, severe storms possible during next couple of days
Unusually strong winter storm expected to pass just north of Kaua‘i, dragging cold front up through entire state, with tropical moisture and instability provided by strong southerly kona winds.
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
The latest forecast track issued at 5 p.m. today by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu shows Tropical Storm Hone’s center still passing south or possibly near the Big Island on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.
Kona low threatens widespread flash flooding, prolonged heavy rain, storms for most of Hawai‘i
The potential for flash flooding around the Big Island has diminished, but remains a concern because of the uncertainty with the developing weather pattern.
Update: Roads reopen in Kohala after crews clear debris from flooding
A flash flood watch remains in place throughout the state till 8 p.m.
Flash flood watch issued for Big Island as forecast calls for possibility of heavy rain associated with cold front
The heaviest rain is expected initially for Kaua‘i beginning late Sunday before spreading down the island chain Monday. A few thunderstorms will also be possible.
Kona Low expected to bring rainfall, with possible flooding, to Big Island starting today
While there is no particular area of the Big Island under more threat from the storm than others, with moisture being pulled from south of the state, areas in Kaʻū and Puna could see more widespread rainfall over larger areas.
Update: Flash flood warning canceled for Big Island
The National Weather Service has canceled a flash flood warning for the Kona and Kohala districts of the Big Island.
Update: Flood watch for Big Island through Wednesday evening; special marine watch until 8:15 a.m.
The National Weather Service has upgraded to a flood advisory for the east side of the Big Island until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
