#rain

The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 10:30 p.m.

Maui County residents can expect wet trade winds with isolated thunderstorms and locally heavy rain, especially in windward areas, through tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

January rainfall totals from the northeast half of Hawai‘i Island were mostly below average, while totals from the southwest half were mostly near to above average, according to the National Weather Service monthly rain summary.

Specifically, Lahaina customers within and near the burn zone are asked to reduce toilet flushing, bathing, washing clothes and cleaning dishes. Doing so will safeguard the system against potential sewage spills. 

A rain gauge in Lahainaluna just recorded a half inch of rain in 15 minutes, according to the NWS.

Storm system Barbara brought some much needed rain to Maui County, just not enough according to the Department of Water Supply (DWS).

The Lahaina Aquatic Center is closed today due to heavy rain. Lifeguards are unable to safely see the bottom of the pool

Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia on Maui’s north shore, is closed today due to heavy rain and flooding.

A “very moist and unstable air mass” and and “upper level trough” will interact, resulting in unsettled weather with the potential for flooding over the eastern part of the island chain through Wednesday.

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Orlene, which strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane today and remained in Eastern North Pacific waters.

The flood advisory that was in effect for Maui has since expired as of 4 p.m.

The US Dept. of Labor yesterday announced a $400,000 National Emergency Grant to assist with clean-up in the wake of the severe storm that hit Kauai and Maui in March.

The National Weather Service is reporting record daily maximum rainfall was set Saturday night at the Kahului Airport.

(Updated @ 3:45 p.m. 2/2/2010) The flood advisory for the island of Molokai was cancelled shortly before 4 p.m. (2/2/2010) as showers moved offshore.  The approaching front continues to move from the northwest , producing clouds and showers over Maui County tonight.  The front is expected to reach the Big Island Early Wednesday. (Updated @ […]

The county reopened the historic Piilani Highway in Kaupo over the weekend following two weeks of cleanup and repairs.  Heavy rains forced the closure of the road on December 29th as crews worked to repair damages to the asphalt road, and clear mud and debris.  On another note, scheduled work on the Paihi Bridge in […]

WAILUKU -The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) reopens vehicle access on the Kula State Forest Reserve Access Road this afternoon.  The road was closed near the cement crossing to Polipoli State Park a week ago following heavy rains that resulted in unsafe conditions.  DLNR officials say milder weather in recent days allowed the […]

Hawaii’s air quality on New Year’s Eve was better than expected according to a report released by the state Department of Health. The highest concentration of particulate matter was recorded at Pearl City. All other locations monitored including Kihei on Maui recorded levels lower or equal to last year’s New Year’s celebration. The state’s Clean […]