Hurricane Tracker
Maui Emergency Shelters to Open at 2 p.m.
Emergency shelters will open at select locations across Maui County at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
Cat 4 Lane Pushes Onward, Hurricane Warning for Maui, Hawaii, Oahu
In Maui County, damaging tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Wednesday night, with dangerous hurricane force winds possible starting late In Maui County, damaging tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Wednesday night, with hurricane force winds possible starting late Thursday..
Maui County and Hawaii Island Courts Closed Wednesday to Friday
Due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Lane, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announced that its Maui County courts and facilities will be closed Aug. 22-24.
Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County UH Campuses Closed Due to Hurricane
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses and all non-essential university operations on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānai will be closed until further notice.
Maui County Urges Caution as Hurricane Lane Approaches
In preparation for the storm all county offices will be closed Wednesday, August 21. All county park, park facilities and pools will be closed pending …
Haleakalā NP to Close Wednesday Afternoon in Preparation for Hurricane Lane
The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā National Park will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in anticipation of heavy winds and rain.
Department of Education Cancels MIL Activities
The Department of Education announced the cancellation of after school activities & programs including inter-scholastic athletic events starting Wed., Aug. 22.
Coast Guard Urges Safety Measures Ahead of Hurricane Lane
When hurricane or tropical storm force winds are present stay off the water.
Peak Wind and Rainfall Amounts Detailed for Hurricane Lane Impacts
Peak winds on Maui are forecast to be in the 25 to 35 mph range with gusts to 50 mph. Parts of Maui could see 18-24 inches of rain with locally higher amounts.
Lane Intensifies to Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane, 160 mph Winds
Lane has intensified yet again and is now an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph.
Residents Urged to Prepare Now for Possible Storm Impacts of Lane
Maui Emergency Management Agency and Mayor Alan Arakawa would like to remind the community to prepare now, before the storm hits, while there is still time.
Category 4 Lane Intensifies Again With 150 mph Winds, Rain Impacts Likely
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with Lane could affect portions of the state beginning later Wednesday
Lane Approaches Hawaii, Potential Mid-Week Impacts
Lane is forecast to pass south of the main Hawaiian Islands Wednesday and Thursday, potentially causing local impacts as it tracks west-northwestward.
Lane Enters Central Pacific as Category 4 Hurricane
Lane has entered the Central Pacific basin as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph. Lane had degraded a bit over the past few hours
Hurricane Lane Undergoing Rapid Intensification
Hurricane Lane is currently undergoing rapid intensification and is forecast to cross into the Central Pacific basin on Saturday.
Tropical Storm Lane to Become Major Hurricane on Saturday
At 2,200 miles away from the Hawaiian Island chain, the system is still too far away to determine effects, if any, it will have on the state.
Hector Passing South of Hawaii, Storm Warning Cancelled
The center of Hurricane Hector was located 210 miles SE of South Point, 240 miles SSE of Hilo, 330 miles SSE of Hāna and 350 miles SE of Kahului
Fringes of Hurricane Hector to Brush Hawaii Island
The far northern fringes of Hurricane Hector will brush the Big Island on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds up to 73 mph are possible for Hawaiʻi Island.
Hector Remains Strong Category 4 Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch for Hawaii County
Hector has entered the Central Pacific as a Category 4 Hurricane with increased forward movement near 15 mph and maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph.
Hector Maintains Strength at Category 4 Hurricane (5 p.m. 8.5.18)
Hurricane Hector will cross into the Central Pacific tonight or early Monday and will be crossing through the Hawaiʻi region around Wednesday.
