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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.
Two tropical cyclones entered the Central Pacific Basin in late August during the 2024 Hurricane Season; season ends Nov. 30
The 2024 hurricane season featured two tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility. Four to five tropical cyclones occur during an average year. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The central Pacific basin extends from 140°W to the International Date Line.
2023 Hurricane Season Summary for the Central Pacific Basin
There were four tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility during the 2023 hurricane season, which officially wraps up on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Dora satellite imagery (8.7.23 7:30 a.m.) PC: NWS/CPHC
Category 4 and 5 hurricanes arriving earlier due to climate change, University of Hawaiʻi study finds
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that intense tropical cyclones, equivalent to category 4 and 5 hurricanes, are arriving three to four days earlier with each decade of climate change.
‘Calvin’ response assessed; public reminded that Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
Governor Josh Green, M.D., praised Hawai‘i’s handling of former Tropical Storm Calvin and cautioned that the storm was just the first challenge in a hurricane season that lasts through November.
AARP Hawaiʻi urges residents to prepare for hurricane season with free webinar, June 1
AARP Hawaiʻi is emphasizing the importance of preparedness as hurricane season commences by hosting a free webinar, titled “Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season,” on June 1.
Red Cross in Hawaiʻi urges preparedness for 2023 hurricane season
As Hawaiʻi heads into another hurricane season, the American Red Cross is urging the public to prepare in advance.
FEMA Urges Hawai‘i Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
With hurricane season fast approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its National Flood Insurance Program advise Hawai‘i residents to prepare now for hurricane-related storms and flooding.
Five Things Not To Do Following a Storm
Hurricane Douglas is expected to bring high waves, strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Hawai’i this weekend. Here is a list of things to avoid to stay safe during the hurricane season: 1) Do not delay response to water damage. Water damage causes the greatest expense when restoring from a storm. Delaying restoration […]
Hawaiʻi National Guard Prepares for Douglas
Currently, the HING has over 700 personnel executing specific duties for the counties and state in addressing COVID-19 needs. With the arrival of Douglas, the HING is standing by to respond to two fronts at the same time.
Tropical Depression Seven-E Forms Well SW of Baja California, Expected to be “Short-Lived”
The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Depression Seven-E, located well SW of the Baja California Peninsula. The NHC says the system is expected to be a “short-lived tropical cyclone that will degenerate into a remnant low by Tuesday morning.”
Maui Electric Company Prepares for Hurricane Season
Maui Electric has been working to build a more resilient island grid ahead of the 2019 Central Pacific hurricane season, which begins June 1, 2019.
