Maui Surf
Kihei boy stable following shark attack at Ledges Surf Spot
A 15-year-old Kihei boy was injured in an apparent shark attack at the “Ledges” surf spot on Maui Sunday afternoon.
Kihei Flooding prompts Evacuation preparations on Maui
Heavy flooding forced the closure of a portion of South Kihei Road and the establishment of an emergency shelter in South Maui overnight. Maui Police closed South Kiehi Road between Kaonoulu Street and Ohukai Road at 12:55 a.m.
High Surf Advisory North and East shores of Maui and Molokai 12/25/10
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for the north and east facing shores of Maui and Molokai from 6 a.m. Christmas Day to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010.
Rain Record Set in Kahului
The National Weather Service recorded a record rainfall of 1.17 inches in Kahului on Wednesday. That breaks the old record of 0.41 inches set in 1955.
Heavy Rains may Increase Sharks Risks Near Shore
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says the recent heavy rains, along with forecasts for more rain in the coming week, may increase the presence of sharks in near-shore waters.
Flood Advisory issued for Maui until 4:45 p.m. 12/22/10
A FLOOD ADVISORY is now in effect for the island of Maui until 4:45 p.m. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say radar showed heavy rain near Makawao, or about 13 miles east of Kahului. The area of rain was nearly stationary.
Flood Advisory for Maui through 6:30 pm Tuesday 12/21/10
At 3:18 p.m., radar showed heavy rain over the eastern and southern slopes of Haleakala. Rain extended from Hana to Ulupalakua and Kula and was nearly stationary.
Flood Watch Extended through Tuesday Night
The National Weather Service has extended a FLASH FLOOD WATCH again, this time until late Tuesday night for all of the Hawaiian Islands.
12/20/10 8:30a High Surf North and East Shores of Maui and Molokai
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY was issued for the North and East facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Hawaii in Path of Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight
The event will be visible, weather permitting at 9:42 p.m. Hawaii Time, with the moon becoming completely immersed in the Earth’s Shadow.
Forecasters Monitoring Out-of-Season Tropical Storm Omeka
According to the forecast track, Omeka will likely be downgraded to a Tropical Depression well east of Midway Island in about 30 hours.
Wet Weather in Hawaii Lingers Through Monday
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING was issued for the island of Oahu early this morning and remains in effect until 8:30 a.m.
Flood Advisory issued for Maui until 9:45 p.m. 12/19/10
The island of Maui is under a FLOOD ADVISORY until 9:45 p.m. Radar at 6:45 this evening showed moderate to heavy rain moving onshore from Lahaina to Makena from the Southwest.
Flood Watch issued for Maui through Monday afternoon
Maui County remains under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH through late tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Warning for Molokai until noon Sunday
The National Weather service issued a flash flood warning for the wester portion of Molokai until 11:45 a.m. today
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake 25 Miles From Wailuku -UPDATE
Moderate earthquake rattles Kahoolawe. No tsunami expected.
Snow Expected on Big Island Summits
The summits of the Big Island can expect a white winter with 6 inches of snow expected today.
VIDEO: Hawaii remains under Flood Watch 3:34p 12/10/10
Flooding is still possible across the state tonight. Although thunderstorms have moved southeast of the state, the atmosphere remains moist and unstable.
Maui Under Flood WARNING, Molokai and Lanai Under ADVISORY
(Update 6:51 a.m. 12/10/10)
The Flash Flood WARNING for the island of MAUI was cancelled just before 7 this morning. Radar showed
Maui under Flash Flood Warning until 7 a.m. 12/10/10
Maui is currently under a Flash Flood WARNING until 7 a.m. Radar at 4 a.m. showed a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms moving southeast over the island of Maui.
