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Tropical Storm Darby could bring 2-4 inches of rain to windward Big Island, large swells
“Locally strong trades will focus moisture associated with decaying Tropical Cyclone Darby over windward Big Island today, where periods of heavy rain can be expected. Elsewhere, fairly typical trade wind weather will prevail with passing windward showers and the occasional shower reaching leeward areas.”
Darby weakens to a tropical storm, will pass south of the Big Island on Saturday
Darby has weakened overnight from a hurricane to a tropical storm, and sits well east of Hawaiʻi. The forecast track will bring the center of Darby, or its remnant low, south of the Big Island on Saturday.
5 p.m. UPDATE: Hurricane Darby slowly weakening; System could still bring substantial rain to Hawaiʻi
“While the National Weather Service expects Darby to weaken and pass to our south this weekend, the remains of the tropical system could still bring several inches of rain and locally strong winds to the Big Island and Maui by Saturday,” said Luke Meyers, administrator of HI-EMA.
Maui Darby Damage Assessment Forms Available Online
As the County of Maui completes assessment from Tropical Storm Darby, input from the public is being sought to document property damage from the event.
11-Year-Old Boy Swept into Wailuku River Rescued, Unharmed
Crews got the call at 3:23 p.m. and responded to a young boy that was reported to be stranded on an island in the Wailuku River (ʻĪao Stream), near Sack-n-Save in Paukūkalo.
Power Restored to 387 on Maui During Darby
Maui Electric crews are responding to pockets of Upcountry – Upper Olinda, Meha/Hanamu and parts of Hāliʻimaile – as well as Lower Nāhiku as approximately 100 customers are experiencing power outages as of 2 p.m. today due to the effects of Tropical Storm Darby.
Tropical Storm Darby Photo Album
If you have photos of storm effects related to Darby, please send them to newsdesk@mauinow.com
Maui Commercial Port Closures
Coast Guard Captain of the Port closed Hawaiʻi and Maui County ports to all traffic.
Tropical Storm Darby Preparedness Tips
In Hawaiʻi, mountainous terrain accelerates hurricane and tropical storm winds causing extremely high winds that can destroy buildings, structures, trees, vegetation and crops.
Conservation and Road Warnings for Maui County
Due to the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby, Maui County will be closing all outdoor park facilities on Saturday morning, July 23, 2016.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees for Customers Traveling July 22-25, 2016
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change their travel plans because of Tropical Storm Darby.
