Maui News
Hurricane Warning Siren scheduled for 8:30 a.m. alerting residents to Shelter in Place and Stay Informed
The County of Maui will sound warning sirens for Hurricane Douglas at 8:30 a.m. today to alert Maui County residents to shelter in place and stay informed.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Maui, Douglas Closing in on Hawaiian Islands (8 a.m. Update)
Maui County has been upgraded from a Hurricane Watch to a Hurricane Warning in the latest update issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. The system has maintained its Category 1 strength with 90 mph sustained winds and higher gusts. It is currently located 145 miles E of Kahului, Maui and 235 miles E of Honolulu.
All State Forest Lands Closed as of Sunday Morning
Out of an abundance of caution and to keep forest users and emergency responders safe during Tropical Cyclone Douglas, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is closing all State forest lands on Sunday, July 26, 2020, until the threat has passed.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ZULU Ahead of Hurricane Douglas
The Coast Guard reminds mariners that our facilities and ports are safest when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum. While port condition ZULU remains in effect, port facilities will be restricted until the storm has passed and crews complete damage assessment surveys.
Hurricane Warning for Kauai and Oahu, Douglas Draws Closer to Hawaii as Category 1 (2 a.m. Update)
The system has maintained the same intensity and strength with 90 mph sustained winds and remains a Category 1 hurricane. Current movement is toward the WNW at 16 mph. Douglas is about 190 miles E of Kahului, Maui and 285 miles E of Honolulu.
Maui Residents Urged to Shelter in Place Overnight and Through Sunday
Mayor Michael Victorino is urging Maui County residents to shelter in place overnight and through Sunday due to Hurricane Douglas. County crews plan to assess damage and any additional safety concerns after the hurricane has passed.
Hurricane Douglas Maintains Category 1 Strength, Drawing Closer to Hawaii (8 p.m. Update)
Douglas has maintained its Category 1 status with 90 mph sustained winds, according to the latest 5 p.m. update from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. The system is now 240 miles E of Hilo. According to the latest cone of uncertainty, a portion of South Maui is no longer included in the cone of uncertainty.
President Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Douglas from July 23, 2020 and continuing. US Senator Mazie Hirono said that while the funding unlocks important resources, she continued to encourage Hawaii residents to finish up storm preparations.
Maui Reminded to Conserve Water to Prevent Sewer Spills Due to Hurricane Douglas
The County of Maui, Department of Environmental Management strongly encourages the public to conserve water to minimize sewage from entering facilities and prevent potential sewer spills due to Hurricane Douglas.
Maui County Emergency Shelter Plans
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the County of Maui will open emergency shelters on Maui Island at 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday, July 25). Shelters on Lanai and Molokai will open tomorrow (Sunday, July 26) at 7 a.m. Opening times and locations may change depending upon the weather. Residents are strongly encouraged to shelter IN PLACE because space is limited at the emergency shelters due to physical distancing precautions.
LIVE STREAM: Hurricane Douglas Briefing (1:30 p.m., July 25, 2020)
Hurricane Douglas briefing: (July 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m.) Douglas has weakened slightly to a Category 1 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph. Douglas moving toward the WNW at 18 mph and is located about 325 miles East of Hilo (520 miles ESE of Honolulu).
Mayor Victorino Urges Residents to Redouble Efforts to Curb Spread of COVID-19
Mayor Michael Victorino called upon Maui County residents to redouble their efforts to practice health and safety protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19. The statement comes as the state posted its third consecutive day of record high single-day increases in COVID-19 Cases.
Haleakalā National Park to Close at 5 p.m. (Saturday, July 25) Ahead of Douglas
Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Douglas and the Hurricane Watch issued by the National Weather Service, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 until further notice.
Hawaii Airports, Harbors, Highways Update: Resources Increased at Keanae, Maui
Based on the current forecast, Maui District has increased resources at Keanae for possible east Maui response. Roadwork previously scheduled on Hawaii Island and Maui for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled.
Hawaiian Electric Urges Customers to Prepare for Outages
Watch for downed power lines. Stay at least 30 feet away (about three car lengths) from downed power lines, as they may have electricity running through them and may be dangerous. If you see someone injured after touching a downed power line, call 9-1-1 for help; don’t try to rescue the individual.
Maui Bus Routes Suspended Starting Sunday Due to Hurricane Douglas
The Maui Bus Fixed Route, Paratransit, Commuter and Human Services Transportation services will all be suspended starting on Sunday.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Oahu, Category 1 Douglas Continues on WNW Path Toward Hawaii (2 p.m. Update)
Douglas has weakened slightly to a Category 1 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph. In the latest forecast issued at 12 p.m. Oahu remains under a Hurricane Warning. Here on Maui, a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning remain in effect. Douglas moving toward the WNW at 16 mph and is located about 298 miles East of Hilo (475 miles ESE of Honolulu).
BREAKING: Third Consecutive Day of Record Covid-19 Cases in Hawaii: 73 New (68 on Oahu, 5 on Maui)
Today, DOH reports a new single-day record case count of 73, again with the majority of the cases on O‘ahu (68), and five (5) on Maui.Today, DOH reports a new single-day record case count of 73, again with the majority of the cases on O‘ahu (68), and five (5) on Maui.
Young Brothers Seeks Emergency Rate Increase to Facilitate Continued Interisland Service
On Friday night, Young Brothers filed a letter with the Public Utilities Commission to underscore the urgency of its pending request for an emergency rate increase by Aug. 17, 2020. Company representatives say the increase is needed so that the company may continue to provide its statewide interisland shipping services.
Category 2 Douglas Continues Move Toward Hawaii (7:40 a.m. Update)
Hurricane Douglas underwent slight weakening overnight, but remains a Category 2 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. The system was last located about 440 miles E of Hilo and 635 miles ESE of Honolulu. Present movement is toward the WNW at 18 mph.
