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11 p.m. Flossie “Edging Closer”: Sunday Updates, Aug. 4
The updated official forecast brings the center of Flossie over waters just east of the Hawaiian Islands as a tropical depression on Monday.
5 p.m.: Flossie & Erick Update, New System Gil
On the heels of Erick, tropical cyclone Flossie will approach the islands from the east over the rest of the weekend into early next week
Maui Severe Weather Photos, Video
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Storm Prep for: Airports, Harbors, Highways
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is informing the public of preparations it is taking in advance of possible weather impacts as Tropical Storm Erick passes south of the state and Tropical Storm Flossie approaches
Maui Storm Closures/Cancellations/Notices
This is a list of closures, cancellations and notices issued as businesses, groups and facilities deal with the inclement weather and approaching storms. This list is updated regularly.
11 p.m.: Erick & Flossie Updates for Friday, Aug. 2
The center of Erick will pass by around 175 miles south of the Big Island tonight, with Tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 105 miles from the center, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Maui County Urges Preparedness Ahead of Erick, Flossie
Maui County officials continue to prepare for possible heavy weather impacts from tropical cyclones Erick and Flossie and are reminding residents and visitors to prepare their households.
11 p.m.: Erick “Rapidly Weakening”; Flossie “Moving Quickly”
On the forecast track, the center of Erick will pass within about 200 miles south of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi later today and tonight.
Hurricanes Present Potential for Heavy Weather in Maui County
Hurricane Erick continues on a track south of Hawaiʻi on Thursday night, and the latest forecast cone places Flossie near the islands with potential impacts early next week.
Hurricane Erick Approaches Hawai‘i with Rain, Surf; Flossie on Heels
Erick weakened slightly overnight, back down to a category 3 hurricane, with additional weakening forecast over the next two days.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY in Hawaii County Ahead of Erick
During Port heavy weather condition WHISKEY, gale force winds 39 mph are predicted to arrive within 72 hours.
Mayor Victorino Urges Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Erick and Flossie
While Hurricane Erick is forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and Tropical Storm Flossie approaches from the Eastern North Pacific, Mayor Michael Victorino is urging residents to be vigilant, stay informed and prepare.
Category 4 Hurricane Erick Moves Into Central Pacific
Erick has become a major category 4 hurricane and has moved into the Central Pacific basin where it is being tracked from forecasters in Hawaiʻi.
