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August 12, 2010 – 3:43 p.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui and the Big Island Summits until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010.  EFFECTS:  Winds are expected to be in the 30-35 mph range with higher gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN […]

August 11, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the WIND ADVISORY for the SUMMIT of HALEAKALA in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening. EFFECTS:  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE […]

Construction on a speed table project begins Monday, August 9, 2010 on Hoolopuni Road in Kula.  Work will continue over the next two weeks, with the project slated for completion on August 23, 2010. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday-Friday.  County officials say minimal lane closures are expected; however, motorists are asked […]

‎5:19p 7/30/10: Honoapiilani Hwy ALL CLEAR. Drive safely. 3:18 p.m. 7/30/10 Honoapiilani Hwy now open in both directions at Ukumehame Park.  Tow trucks have cleared the accident from the roadway.  The partial closure between Kai Malina in Kaanapali and Lahaina Town remains in effect.  Motorists should still exercise caution when driving from Lahaina town to […]

June 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday.  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. EFFECTS:  Strengthening high pressure north of the islands is bringing east winds 25 […]

6:20 a.m. 7/21/10: Motorists are advised to drive with caution on the Mokulele Highway this morning because of inoperable traffic signals.  Maui Police are directing traffic at several points along the highway including intersections at Hansen Rd., the Central Maui Baseyard and at the Animal Shelter.  Maui Electric Company has been working to restore power […]

(Posted: 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, 7/7/10) Maui firefighters are responding to a brush fire reported at around 2 o’clock this afternoon (Wednesday, July 07, 2010) in the cane fields north of the Maalaea power plant.  Drivers are advised to exercise caution.  We will update you with information as it becomes available.

(Update 8 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Warning for the summit of Haleakala on Maui.  The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.  A separate Wind Advisory for the island of Kahoolawe has been continued until 6 p.m. as well. Winds on Haleakala summit will be 35 mph […]

(Update: 8:15 a.m. 5/21/10) May 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CANCELED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY. EFFECTS:  Winds at Haleakala summit have diminished to under 30 mph, the threshold for a wind advisory. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:   PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF THE DIMINISHING WINDS. (Update: […]

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the Summit of Haleakala on Maui.  The advisory will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010.  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds will be in the 25-25 mph range with higher gusts today.  Winds this strong can […]

(Update:  4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 06, 2010) The West Maui fire that started on Monday afternoon is now 80% contained.  Increasing winds caused sporadic minor flare-ups today, resulting in a delay in travel for motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway. Fifty firefighters, including 15 from the State’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, were on scene […]

(Updated 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010) The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  A wind advisory means that winds are expected to be in the 30 mph range.  The NWS expects east winds of 25 to 35 KT with higher […]

Lane closures will be adjusted during the initial phase of a road improvement project on Kamehameha Avenue because of a 12” water main that was broken during construction. All four east- and west-bound lanes of Kamehameha Avenue between Alamaha and Hoohana streets will be closed temporarily; however, access is expected to remain available to all […]

March 10, 2010 – 4:00 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has EXTENDED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY and is now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Trade winds will be sustained near 30 mph with frequent gusts to near 50 mph […]

NIGHTTIME KAAHUMANU AVENUE, PUUNENE AVENUE LANE CLOSURES Maui motorists are advised of night time lane closures this week on Kaahumanu and Puunene Avenues.  The two rightmost lanes will be closed on Kaahumanu Avenue between Wharf Street and Puunene Avenue in the westbound direction tonight through Friday, between 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.  The nightly work […]