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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.
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.
Strong trade winds will make for breezier Big Island through the weekend
A persistent surface high pressure centered far north-northeast of the islands is supporting locally strong — yet seasonable — trade winds that will last into Monday
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.
5 cold fronts pass over Hawaiian Islands in January
The first cold front came in on Jan. 7 as a low pressure system developed northwest of the state.
Drought conditions persist after a dry December on the Big Island
Overall, rainfall totals for 2023 were near to below average at most of the gauges on the Big Island.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for Ka‘ū and Puna Districts
A flood watch remains in place for the entire state till 6 p.m.
Kona Low eases drought conditions on Big Island, but only in the short term
Areas of extreme drought were eliminated thanks to the rainfall brought by the storm but most of the island continues to suffer from moderate drought, with severe drought still affecting areas in the interior and along a portion of the northwest coastline.
Update: Flash flood warning extended for East Hawai‘i
At 10:01 a.m., National Weather Service radar and rain gauges indicated heavy rainfall continues over the southeast half of the Big Island.
UPDATE No. 4: Calvin now a post-tropical cyclone; Big Island no longer under tropical storm warning
Tropical storm conditions have ended. Locally gusty winds will likely continue today before easing tonight, with additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches possible on the Big Island as what was Calvin moves away from the state to the west.
Flash flood warning for parts of West Hawaiʻi canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rain has ended over portions of the Big Island’s west side that triggered the warning earlier today.
Update: Flood advisory canceled on Hawai‘i Island
At 5:51 p.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain over much of the Big Island.
East Hawai’i finally sees the sun, after 10 days of rain — and snow on the summits
Beginning Feb. 16 in East Hawai’i, back-to-back Kona Lows followed by persistent showers ushered in by returning trade winds drenched places from Honomū to Pāhala, but the rain finally stopped long enough on Saturday to give the saturated ground a chance to dry out a little, at least in Hilo.
Update: Flood advisory downgraded to flood watch for Big Island
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Big Island that is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
Flood advisory issued for West Hawai‘i
A flood advisory is in effect for various areas in West Hawai‘i until 4 p.m.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Outlook Is For 2-4 Tropical Cyclones During 2022 Hurricane Season
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki making landfall on Kaua‘i as a major hurricane, devastating the Garden Isle. And while the outlook for the 2022 hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which begins June 1, is for below average tropical cyclone activity, officials warn it only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to cause a tremendous amount of damage.
NOAA: One of the Wettest Decembers in Half Century
It was one of the wettest Decembers in the last 50 years, with some areas on the Big Island receiving 300% to 500% of their monthly average.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Island-wide
A flash flood watch is currently in effect island-wide through late tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu this afternoon.
