#hawaii hurricane season

University of Hawaiʻi study: Intense tropical cyclones arriving earlier due to climate change

Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that intense tropical cyclones, equivalent to category 4 and 5 hurricanes, are arriving three to four days earlier with each decade of climate change, increasing the risk of compounding extreme weather events.

Free webinar shows how to create emergency plan as hurricane season starts

AARP Hawai‘i is hosting a free hurricane-preparedness webinar hosted by author Dennis Hwang.

Five Things Not To Do Following a Storm

Hurricane Douglas is expected to bring high waves, strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Hawai’i this weekend. Here is a list of things to avoid to stay safe during the hurricane season: 1) Do not delay response to water damage. Water damage causes the greatest expense when restoring from a storm. Delaying restoration […]

Maritime Heavy Weather & Hurricane Plan Informational Meetings Scheduled

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting informational meetings.

Hurricane Season Reminders

Hurricane season is here and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reminding residents to prepare an “emergency kit”.

HI-EMA Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has arrived and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) recommends residents prepare an “emergency kit” of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies. “The reason we’re increasing the recommendation to 14 days (previously seven) is based on the documented experience from other states and jurisdictions that have gone through […]

Top Six Preparedness Tips for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has arrived and the Hawai‘i Red Cross has important preparedness tips to share with families.

NOAA Releases 2016 Hurricane Season Summary

The 2016 hurricane season featured 6 tropical cyclones, which is slightly above the seasonal average.

Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific

Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.

Hurricane Henriette Expected to Weaken, Pass South of Hawai`i

Latest forecast shows a slight shift south in the next 72 hours, with cooler waters expected to weaken the storm.