Hurricane Tracker
Gusty Winds Expected as Remnants of Former Cyclone Linda Pass Through
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of Maui County from 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday. Winds are expected to be northerly, blowing at 20-30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph expected.
Flood Watch Through Late Monday Night
The remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Linda are expected to move through the islands between today and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Linda “Barely a Tropical Cyclone” as it Crosses into Central Pacific
Linda is barely hanging on to tropical cyclone status as it is forecast to cross over into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s area of responsibility later today, forecasters said. The forecast calls for the system to continue weakening, becoming a post-tropical system by tonight.
Update: Felicia Rapidly Weakens to Tropical Storm, Guillermo to Become Depression
Felicia is rapidly weakening as it heads toward the Central Pacific. The system went from a Category 5 hurricane yesterday to a Category 1 hurricane over a 24 hour period.
Small Felicia “Still Packing Cat. 4 Punch”
Forecasters say the system is expected to more into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday evening as a tropical storm.
Hurricane Update: “Tiny But Ferocious” Felicia Continues on Westward Trek
Felicia is forecast to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday night as a tropical storm, according to forecasters.
Update: Felicia Becomes Cat 4 Hurricane, Slow Weakening Expected Over Weekend
Felicia is expected to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility next Wednesday as a tropical storm.
Update: Felicia Becomes Cat 3 Hurricane in Eastern Pacific
According to the NHC, Felicia “rapidly intensified over the past day or so, and additional strengthening is expected through early Friday,” and slow weakening is possible by this weekend.
AARP Hawaiʻi Webinars Will Help You Prepare for Any Disaster
The series of disaster preparation webinars starts Wednesday, July 21 and continues each Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Aug. 11.
Take Action Now to be More Prepared for Hurricane Season
It only takes one storm to cause significant loss of life and damage to property and the environment. The HI-EMA encourages residents to prepare now for a storm that could occur at any time.
Insurance Tips on How to Prepare for Start of 2021 Hurricane Season
Zephyr Insurance, the leading provider of residential hurricane coverage in Hawaiʻi, reminds residents and homeowners to start preparing for the 2021 hurricane season that begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Hawai‘i Gas Reminds Community to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hawai‘i Gas, the state’s only gas utility, reminds residents to plan early and prepare now in order to ensure safety and resiliency during a storm or severe weather event.
FEMA Urges Hawai‘i Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
With hurricane season fast approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its National Flood Insurance Program advise Hawai‘i residents to prepare now for hurricane-related storms and flooding.
2-5 Tropical Cyclones Predicted in 2021 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook
For the season as a whole, 2 to 5 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific hurricane region. This number includes tropical depressions, named storms and hurricanes. A near-normal season has 4 or 5 tropical cyclones.
Hurricane Warning Lifted for Kauai, Douglas Moves Rapidly Away
The Hurricane Warning that was in effect for Kauai County, has since been lifted (as of 2:25 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020) as Douglas moves rapidly away from Kauai. The system is now 60 miles NNW of Lihue with 90 mph maximum sustained winds. It had picked up strength during a midnight advisory. The tropical cyclone continues on a path WNW at 16 mph.
Maui Emergency Shelters Closed; Residents Can Report Storm Related Damage
Mayor Michael Victorino announced that all emergency shelters have closed following the cancellation of the Hurricane Warning for Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Hurricane Warning CANCELED for MAUI, Douglas Moves Onward (5 p.m. Update)
The Hurricane Warning has been canceled for Maui County as Douglas continues its path toward the northwest. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Oahu and Kauai Counties. At 5 p.m., Douglas remained a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph maximum sustained winds and was located 90 miles NW of Kahului, Maui and 60 miles NE of Honolulu, Oahu.
Maui Bus Routes Resume Services on Monday, July 27
The County of Maui, Department of Transportation announces the reinstatement of transportation services starting Monday, July 27. The Maui Bus Fixed Route, Paratransit, Commuter and Human Services Transportation services will resume its services that were recently suspended due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Douglas.
Non-Essential State Employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i Granted Administrative Leave on Monday
Gov. Ige announced today that he is granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Douglas.
Hurricane Douglas 50 Miles N of Kahului, Maui (Update: 2 p.m.)
Douglas remains a Category 1 hurricane as it passes 50 miles N of Kahului, Maui. Maximum sustained winds are at 85 mph and movement continues toward the WNW at 16 mph. The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled for Hawaii County; but the Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Maui County according to the latest 2 p.m. forecast.
