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5 PM UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended to 8 PM

In anticipation of Hurricane Lester, the National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Hawai‘i County.

Photos: Madeline & Lester Impact Big Island

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Food Basket Readies for Storms

The Food Basket, Inc. – Hawai`i Island’s Food Bank is preparing for the potential effects of Hurricanes Madeline and Lester as they continue their approach.

UPDATE: Big Island Power, Road and Flooding Status

Updates: Big Island power, roads and flooding.

Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation

Gov. David Ige signed a pre-landfall emergency proclamation on Tuesday, Aug. 30, as the state prepares for possible impacts from Hurricanes Madeline and Lester.

Pāhoa & Keaukaha Emergency Shelters Close

Hawai‘i County has designated the following schools as activated shelters starting today at 5 p.m…

UPDATE: Park/School/Business Closures/Reopenings

The following are closed due to the approaching hurricanes…

Coast Guard: Hawai‘i Should Prepare Now for ‘Heavy Weather’

Currently, Hurricane Madeline has maximum winds of 100 mph and is expected to generate high surf throughout the main Hawaiian Islands.

6 AM UPDATE: Madeline Passes South of Big Island

Two tropical systems, Madeline and Lester, could pose hazards to Hawai‘i from the middle of the week into Labor Day weekend.