#Hawaiʻi hurricane season

Amanda strengthens into first tropical storm of 2026 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season

At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the center of Tropical Storm Amanda was located about 1,475 miles WSW of the southern tip of Baja California. Amanda is moving toward the NW near 8 mph and this motion is expected to continue through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies ahead of hurricane season

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which starts June 1.