#hurricanes in hawaii
IRS Promotes Disaster Readiness & Hurricane Preparedness Week
One year after the eruption of Kīlauea, Big Island resident know that disasters can happen at any time.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Big Island
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 11 a.m., Hurricane Norman was 690 miles E of Hilo with sustained winds of 80 mph moving west at 14 mph.
CCH & CFS Offices Close for Hurricane Lane
With Hurricane Lane approaching, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) and Child & Family Service (CFS) offices statewide will close on Thursday and Friday for the safety of their staff and clients.
Emergency Shelters Open for Hurricane Lane
Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Lane, four emergency shelters have been opened on the north and west side of Hawai‘i Island.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘ZULU’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for the Hawai‘i County port and port condition YANKEE for O‘ahu, Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i ports as of 11 a.m.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 4:15 p.m.
HIOSH Urges Safety During Hurricane Lane
DLIR HIOSH today urged recovery workers and residents to be aware of potential hazards they might encounter with storm conditions and storm impacts.
3 PM: Hurricane Lane Continues NW Track
Major Hurricane Lane is passing roughly 250 miles south of the Big Island late this morning and has started a turn towards the northwest.
Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waiver for Hurricane Lane
Guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines codeshare flights departing to/from/within/via the State of Hawai‘i will be permitted a one-time reservation change.
HHS Activates Public Health Team, Ready to Help as Hurricane Approaches
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has activated the Secretary’s Operation Center.
Hurricane Lane May Generate Large & Dangerous Surf
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 144.6 West.
Hurricane Lane Now Category 3, Weakening is Forecast
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 142.3 West.
Big Island Prepares for Hector on Iselle’s Anniversary
Just as the volcano takes a break from its relentless months-long onslaught of earthquakes, fissures, vog, ash and laze-producing ocean entries, another potential hazard approaches.
Hector Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners
HI-EMA, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners continue coordination efforts with the National Weather Service…
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Big Island Interior
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Big Island Interior, Big Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Kohala, Kona and South Big Island
Hurricane Hector Expected to Produce High Surf on East-Facing Shores
NWS briefed HI-EMA, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, federal and state partners Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2018, about Hurricane Hector.
Pāhoa Meeting Canceled Amid Hurricane Preparations
The Pāhoa eruption information meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, has been canceled as Hawai‘i County prepares for Hurricane Hector.
5 PM: Flooding Rains Possible Within Next 48 Hours
Hurricane Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday and it remains too early to determine specific impacts on island weather.
6 AM UPDATE: Hector Enters Central Pacific
The County of Hawai’i reports that the county is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Hector in the Central Pacific region later this week.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘WHISKEY’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set Port Condition WHISKEY for Hawai‘i County as of 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in advance of Hurricane Hector.
