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Hawa‘i DOT Prepares for Impacts From TS Erick and Flossie
The Hawai‘i HDOT is making preparations in advance of possible weather impacts as TS Erick passes south of the state and TS Flossie approaches the state.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning CANCELLED
Surf along the east- and SE-facing shores of the Big Island has dropped below the advisory level.
UPDATES: Erick Fades; Flossie Moves Into Central Pacific
The center of Tropical Storm Flossie is located near latitude 17.5°N, longitude 139.5°W, about 1,030 miles E of Hilo.
Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Big Island
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
A swell generated by Hurricane Erick will produce warning level surf along east facing shores of the Big Island.
Humane Society Offers Pet Safety Tips During Storms
Being pet prepared means your pets will be safe and comfortable when a disaster happens.
Hawai‘i County to Provide Sand to Public for Sandbags
Sand will be available at locations throughout the island to enable residents to make their own sandbags ahead of possible flooding due to Erick and Flossie.
SATURDAY BIG ISLAND POWER OUTAGE UPDATES
As of Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., no outages have been reported.
SATURDAY UPDATES: BIG ISLAND TRAFFIC & ROADS
South Point Road is closed. Only residents of South Point Road will have access until further notice.
SATURDAY UPDATES: BIG ISLAND CLOSURES, CANCELLATIONS, NOTICES
Issac Hale Beach Park will open tomorrow at 9 a.m. Whittington and Punalu‘u Beach parks will open at 3 p.m. today.
UPDATES: Erick Rapidly Weakening Well South of Big Island
The center of Hurricane Erick was about 265 miles S of Hilo as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
Hawai‘i Island Beach & Road Closures
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense issued several beach and road closures Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Erick.
Tropical Storm Warning
A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds from 34 to 63 knots are expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.
Flood Watch In Effect For Big Island
Deep tropical moisture will move up into the Big Island on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes just south of the island.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Ahead of Hurricane Erick
Deep tropical moisture will move up into the Big Island on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes just south of the island.
Waimea Community Association Town Meeting Set
WCA meeting will discuss the potential need for a “hardened hurricane shelter” as the first hurricane of the season threatens to impact Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATES: Erick Downgraded to Cat 2, Will Bring Dangerous Surf, Heavy Rainfall to Big Island
Swells will arrive over the next couple of days, mainly along east-facing shores. Erick is expected to bring heavy rainfall starting Thursday afternoon.
Small Craft Advisory
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY. TROPICAL STORM WATCH THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR WATERS SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND.
