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Bill to Provide Stronger Protections for Flood-Prone Communities

The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act would provide stronger protections for flood-prone communities.

UPDATE: Flood Advisory is Cancelled for Big Island

This advisory may need to be extended beyond 8 a.m. if heavy rain persists.

UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Portions of Big Island

At 4:06 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain near Pāhoa. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

How Can Hawai‘i Prepare for Climate Change?

A climate change forum will be held at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, in Kailua-Kona on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m.

UPDATE: Thunderstorms, Downpours May Redevelop Tonight or Friday

A very moist and unstable air mass interacting with an upper level trough will result in unsettled weather with the potential for flash flooding.