#Thunderstorms
Update: Wind advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i, high surf advisory extended for north shoreline
Wind advisory is canceled and high surf for north-facing shores is expected to peak on Saturday morning.
Update: Flood watch continues through tonight
A flood watch remains in effect through 6 p.m. tonight.
Kona Low expected to bring rainfall, with possible flooding, to Big Island starting today
While there is no particular area of the Big Island under more threat from the storm than others, with moisture being pulled from south of the state, areas in Kaʻū and Puna could see more widespread rainfall over larger areas.
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.
Watch: Red sprites dance over Maunakea on Big Island
On Feb. 5, red sprites briefly — and we mean briefly — danced before the eyes of people watching the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera at the Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island.
What are Kona Lows and why can they be devastating to Hawaiʻi?
Hawai‘i has experienced some especially strong and devastating Kona Lows in the past, one of the most recent occurred in December 2021.
Kona Low storm approaches Big Island; weatherman Guy Hagi says ‘Buckle up’
The National Weather Service says a Kona Low is expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall and possibly some thunderstorms, gusty winds and lightning from Thursday morning through Saturday, starting on the Big Island.
What a storm: Rain, Hail, Snow, Wind, Flooding, Thunder & Lightning batter the Big Island
Throughout various areas in West Hawaiʻi, firefighters have responded to arcing power lines and downed trees.
Powerful cold front could bring strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.
Rainy Weather to Continue Through Midweek
Rainy weather continues on the Big Island, apparent by heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the issuing of flood advisories the afternoon of Monday, May 2. But according to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the wet weather hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary.
Strong Thunderstorms Over Windward Portions of Mauna Loa
The National Weather Service reports strong thunderstorms over the windward portions of Mauna Loa.
Thunderstorms & Lightning Expected Today
Isolated thunderstorms with dangerous cloud to ground lightning have developed over the slopes of Mauna Loa.
Latest Weather Alerts for Saturday 1/3/15
A strong front is expected to dig toward the Hawaiian Islands tomorrow and Saturday. For the latest alerts and conditions…
Latest Weather Alerts 12/24/14
All the latest weather alerts will be posted here as this weather event continues to take shape.
