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County of Maui prepares for potential storm impacts from post-tropical cyclone Fernanda

Even with protective measures in place, runoff from heavy rains could still result in dangerous ocean water quality conditions along shoreline areas between Kāʻanapali and Olowalu Landing. Landscapes that have been severely impacted by wildfires are also at heightened risk for flooding during periods of heavy rain, as vegetation that would typically absorb rainfall has been burned away, increasing the possibility of flash flooding or mudslides. 

Fernanda Crosses into Central Pacific, Generates East Swell

Tropical Storm Fernanda has crossed over into the Central Pacific and is beginning to affect the state in the form of high surf, generated by an east swell…

Remnants of Fernanda May Affect Hawai‘i Late This Weekend

Hurricane Fernanda continues a gradual weakening trend over the next two days and is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Fernanda Takes NW Turn, Steady Weakening Forecast

The official intensity forecast shows steady weakening of Hurricane Fernanda with the system becoming a remnant low around day 5.

Fernanda Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane

Hurricane Fernanda continued to strengthen and as of Friday afternoon was classified as a Category 4 system with sustained winds of 130 mph.