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5 p.m.: Tropical Depression Flossie Continues to Weaken: Monday Updates
The weakening Flossie has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression and will move near the main Hawaiian Islands Monday through Tuesday
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.
County Update: Flossie Weakening, Potential for Surf, Rain for Maui
Weather impacts are expected to build late today and into Sunday, with peak impacts affecting Maui County on Sunday night and 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.
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.
Tropical Storms Erick and Flossie to Become Hurricanes
The weather pattern is forecast to change late Thursday as Tropical Storm Erick moves into the local area.
County Updates: Water Conservation Urged, Buses Resume
Maui County residents are asked to conserve as much water as possible until further notice. Widespread power outages have affected water service in Hana, Central and South Maui, along with portions of Upcountry Maui.
UPDATE: Flossie Impacts Continue, Latest Maui Forecast
FLOOD ADVISORY for LANAI, in effect until 11:00 p.m. At 7:48 p.m. radar showed heavy rain over Lanai. The heavy rains are moving west at 15 to 20 mph. Other locations in the advisory include, but are not limited to, Manele Harbor and Lanai City.
Coast Guard Closes Port of Kahului as Flossie Approaches
The port of Kahului will be closed to all traffic starting at midnight on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Flossie, officials with the US Coast Guard announced. In addition to Kahului Harbor, the ports of Hilo and Kawaihae on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi will also be closed to traffic, officials said.
VIDEO: Maui Mayor Outlines Contingency Plan as Flossie Nears
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa outline contingency plans that are being implemented as Tropical Storm Flossie nears the Hawaiian Islands and Maui County.