#Hurricane Ana

Malika Dudley’s Daily Forecast (10/20/14)

A recap of notable rainfall rates and wind gusts were recorded during Ana’s passage.

Portions of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Shuttered Sunday

More areas of the popular national park were opened on Sunday, but Mauna Loa Road and Ka’u’s Kahuku Unit were kept closed.

Malika Dudley’s Daily Weather Forecast (10/19/14)

Rainfall record were set in Hilom and numbers are expected to bump up even higher as more data is released.

Flood Advisory for Kona Area Expires

Coastal waters around the Big Island remain under a Small Craft Advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday.

2 P.M. UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended, Conditions to Improve

A gradual improvement in conditions is expected for Hawaii County starting tonight, but the threat for heavy rain still exists along the southeastern coast.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Partially Reopens

Hurricane damage kept some of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, including the Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki Overlook, and Chain of Craters Road.

Small Numbers Turn Up at Big Island Red Cross Shelters

One shelter, Waiakea High School, did not have a single person walk in during Hurricane Ana’s presence around the island.

Malika Dudley’s Daily Weather Forecast (10/18/14)

Flash Flood Warning still posted, numerous alerts posted for Hawai’i County, heavy rain and thunderstorms, strong winds continue to impact the Big Island.

BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning, Wind Advisory for Hawai’i County

Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported road closures due to flash flooding near Kawa Flats between 57 and 58 miles markers of the Mamalahoa Highway.

2 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Watch Cancelled

While the Tropical Storm Watch was cancelled, a flood advisory remains in effect for the Big Island until 4:30 a.m.

11 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, Tropical Storm Conditions Unlikely

The intensity of the Hurricane Ana has increased a bit since the last update and the track still brings Ana south of the islands through the forecast period.

BREAKING: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island

According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain was falling near Kapapala Ranch and Wood Valley at a rate of 2 – 3 inches per hour.

DLNR Closures as Ana Approaches

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has issued a list of closures of their managed areas as Hurricane Ana approaches.

Evacuation Sites to Open at Noon

The Hawai’i Red Cross will be opening five evacuation shelters throughout the island in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ana.