#Hurricanes
Breakthroughs outlined in 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric science report
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration led no shortage of scientific breakthroughs in 2025: from launching satellites with new instruments to advance space weather observations to deploying unmanned systems for critical data that could improve hurricane forecasts.
Tips for emergency preparedness planning
With the tsunami warning issued Tuesday, ALTRES reminds local businesses that now’s a good time to prepare for natural disasters, including hurricanes and tropical storms. “A tsunami or other natural disaster such as a hurricane can not only jeopardize the safety of employees, but also potentially close businesses for weeks, if not permanently,” the state’s […]
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Nature Conservancy Releases Study on Insuring Hawaiʻi Reefs Against Natural Disasters
The Nature Conservancy’s new two-year study found coral reefs in Hawai‘i could be insured against damage from hurricanes, marine heat waves (bleaching) and possibly even sedimentation from stormwater runoff.
New Study Shows Shifting Hurricane Tracks Pose Flood Risks for Hawai’i
A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa indicates that as climate changes over the coming decades, hurricanes have a higher chance of landfall.
UH Mānoa Study: Ocean Warming Increases Potential of Destructive Cyclones
The group found that for every degree Celsius increase of sea surface temperature, the destructive potential of typhoons in the western North Pacific can increase by 340%
Kapolei Rallies to Beat King Kekaulike in 5 Sets
The King Kekaulike girls volleyball team looked primed to shut the door on Kapolei Saturday, winning the first two sets in convincing fashion before the visiting Hurricanes unleashed their own fury.
New Flood Maps May Mean Higher Flood Insurance
To assist residents and business owners in understanding the upcoming new flood map changes, there will be a public meeting on March 12 in Kihei.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Potential Impact of Hurricane Irene
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irene on air travel, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has issued a travel advisory regarding the potential impact of Hurricane Irene on travel through the Continential US this weekend.
900 feet of Honoapiilani Highway proposed for shoreline Protection
Posted by Wendy Osher The state Department of Transportation is proposing a shoreline protection project for a 900-foot stretch of the Honoapiilani Highway between Launiupoko Point and Hekili Point. The portion of Highway was declared a Traffic Emergency Zone by the Governor in January 2009, allowing the DOT to initiate and undertake shoreline protection of […]
