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List of Closures and Cancellations For Maui County Due to Ana
The following are a list of closures and cancellations that were made in anticipation of the approach of potential for severe weather associated with Ana.
UPDATE: 5 a.m., 10/16/14, Ana Getting Closer, Hurricane by Friday
The current track takes the system 75 miles south and west of the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday Night and Saturday, passing Maui County on Saturday into Sunday, with impacts projected as early as Friday in the form of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
UPDATE: 11 p.m. 10/15/14, Ana Forecast Discussion
ANA has weakened slightly but the National Weather Service indicates even if intensification does not occur, impacts could still be quite severe.
UPDATE: 5 p.m. 10/15/14, Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi County
In the best case scenario ANA goes well south and is nothing but a high surf event. The worst case scenario is landfall which could bring flooding rains, extreme winds, storm surge and coastal flooding.
Hawaii DOE to Close Hawaiʻi Island Public Schools on Friday
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced the closure of Hawaiʻi Island public schools on Friday due to the anticipation of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Ana.
UPDATE 2 p.m. 10/15/14: Onset of Ana Impacts to Begin Friday
Potential threats include flash flooding, strong and damaging winds, and coastal inundation over the main Hawaiian Island Friday through Monday.
Emergency Proclamation Signed as Ana Approaches State
Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana, which is forecast to impact the state this weekend, possibly as a hurricane.
Maui Residents Asked to Prepare Now for Possible Storm Impacts
County officials are urging Maui County residents to prepare now for possible storm impacts from Ana. The Mayor advises the public should prepare in advance by getting your seven day supply of food, fueling your vehicles, securing your homes and making sure you have an evacuation plan ready.
Salvation Army Ramps Up Preparations Ahead of Ana
Organization leaders say they have teams and volunteers situated on each island that are ready to go into action as needed, and are prepared to respond with community assistance on the major Hawaiian Islands.
UPDATE 11 a.m. 10/15/14: Ana Forecast to Make Gradual NW Turn
Forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center say Ana remains at tropical storm strength and is forecast to gradually intensify, and become a hurricane later today or tonight.
