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High wind warning issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected.
Update: Flood watch extended until early Tuesday morning as upper level low persists
The upper level low-pressure system near the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moist and unstable conditions that could produce periods of locally heavy showers.
Update: Winter weather advisory canceled for summits Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa
A few snow showers will be possible this evening, but the threat for impactful winter weather has decreased.
Heavy rain in West Hawai‘i floods roads, washes trash, debris into ocean
Heavy rain hit North Kona and South Kona communities for several hours yesterday afternoon flooding portions of Hualālai Road, Kuakini Highway, Ali‘i Drive and parking lots throughout Kailua-Kona.
Minor coastal flooding anticipated throughout Hawaiian Islands
Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tide, which will be between the late morning and early afternoon hours.
Closures update #6: Shelters at Keaʻau Armory, Pāhoa Community Center to close today; Gilma downgraded to tropical storm
The latest information about road closures and other continued disruptions and recovery services in the wake of Hurricane Hone.
Hawai‘i County still dealing with aftermath of Hone with prolonged power outages
With approximately 1,900 Hawaiian Electric customers experiencing prolonged power outages following Hurricane Hone, Hawai‘i County has opened two shelters.
Hurricane Hone strands 17 visitors on Mauna Kea
Storm also wreaks havoc elsewhere on the mountain by causing cracks in the asphalt of access road and landslides near the observatories at the summit; access road is closed until Wednesday for repairs
Hone Sunday update #3: Hurricane weakens to tropical storm as it moves away from Hawaiian Islands
Hone is now well past the Big Island leaving trailing rain bands in its wake.
Update: All weather advisories canceled for Hawai‘i Island following Hone
Hurricane Hone brought rain and wind to Hawai‘i Island resulting in flooding in several areas over the weekend.
No further flights leaving tonight from Hilo International Airport
Do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed flight.
Hone Saturday update #4: Tropical storm has become a hurricane and is passing South Point
Maximum sustained winds were measured near 75 mph with higher gusts.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a northeast to east winds of 40 to 50 mph are sweeping the summits with gusts up to 60 mph.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that northeast to east winds of 40 to 45 mph are anticipated with gusts up to 70 mph.
High tide cycle could bring coastal flooding throughout the islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the best chance for coastal impacts will occur in the afternoon hours around the peak daily high tide cycle through Sunday in the typical vulnerable low-lying coastal areas.
High tides to bring minor coastal flooding throughout the islands
Coastal flooding will coincide with the daily peak tide each afternoon till Sunday.
High water levels to bring minor coastal flooding around Hawai‘i Island
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, peak tides associated with the new moon, combined with water levels that are running higher than predicted, will lead to minor flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal areas.
Update: High surf warning issued for Big Island’s south-facing shores, replacing earlier advisory
Warning-level surf of 11 to 15 feet is the result of a medium, long-period south swell expected to impact the entire state through Saturday morning.
Rainfall totals above average on Big Island for month of May
Conditions favorable for heavy rainfall centered on the Big Island on May 10, with strong thunderstorms developing over the Hilo area during the mid-afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended again
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
