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Volcano Watch: Where does Kīlauea tephra go? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruptive episodes during the past 6 months has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic shift in the hazards produced by the volcano.
New solar project increases Hawaiʻi Island’s use of renewable energy
A major leap in Hawaiʻi Island’s renewable energy journey, Innergex’s Hale Kuawehi Solar and Battery Storage Project, now operational in Waimea since March 25, is generating 30 megawatts to power 13,500 homes.
National Weather Service upgrades tropical storm watch to warning, as Hone is expected to strengthen
The latest forecast track brings the center of Hone south of, or possibly near, the Big Island Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
Hawaiian Electric asking Big Island customers to conserve power due to down generators
According to the utility company, this is an usual situation as the large generators are experiencing mechanical problems resulting in a reduced output.
Update: Hawaiian Electric initiates rolling outages throughout Big Island
The request for conservation is prompted by the unavailability or reduced output of several large generators.
Update: Big Island summits to remain under wind warning through Friday evening
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, strong and gusty southwest winds are expected through this afternoon in the lower elevations of the smaller islands as a cold front moves down the island chain.
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.
WATCH: Crews plow Maunakea Access Road
Maunakea Rangers from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo for Maunakea Stewardship plowed snow on the road to the summit today.
Hawaiian Electric works to restore power following Big Island storm
Approximately 40,000 Hawaiian Electric customers lost power at some point during a storm that swept the island early Monday into Tuesday.
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.
Palomar Announces Windstorm Insurance for Hawai’i
A new type of windstorm-hurricane insurance will now be offered in Hawai’i by Palomar Specialty Insurance Company.
