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Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact
With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast to arrive this week, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond as it monitors developing weather conditions.
Gov. Green issues Emergency Proclamation ahead of severe storm
Gov. Josh Green today issued an emergency proclamation in advance of a significant storm system expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong thunderstorms and damaging winds across the Hawaiian Islands this week.
Potential inclement weather in the forecast through Wednesday
Locally heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms is forecast through Friday. A new storm system could bring another chance for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the islands Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the NWS.
Special Marine Warning with threat of thunderstorms and waterspouts
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island leeward, southeast and windward waters until 3:45 p.m. At 1:50 p.m., a line of showers capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts over 34 knots was located over FAD Buoy A, or near Discovery Harbour, moving northeast at 30 knots. Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater are in the forecast.
Kona low brings continued threat of rain, Flash Flood Watch continues
A kona low west of the islands will bring a continued threat for heavy rain and flooding along with isolated thunderstorms today, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS reports that conditions will gradually improve over the weekend with stable trade wind weather expected for the first half of next week.
Kona low continues to bring unsettled weather: Flood Watch continues
The Flash Flood Warning is canceled for the island of Maui as of 2:38 p.m. The National Weather Service reports that the heavy rain has ended. Hāna Highway has been reopened, but portions of Piʻilani Highway remain closed. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. on Friday for all of the main Hawaiian Islands.
‘Vigorous Cold Front’ expected to bring strong SW winds and thunderstorms
The National Weather Service is forecasting a “vigorous cold front” to bring strong southwest winds and thunderstorms to the islands late Sunday through Monday.
Line of Showers to Produce Strong Wind Gusts Across Moloka‘i
At 11:49 .m., the line was moving toward the east at 30 mph over the western portion of the island. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible as the line of showers moves across Molokaʻi through 12:15 p.m.
Kaua‘i Recovery Efforts Launched in Wake of Devastating Floods, Landslides
Gov. Ige, Mayor Carvalho and emergency personnel took an air tour of the devastated areas aboard a Hawai‘i National Guard Black Hawk helicopter this morning.
VIDEO: Kaua‘i Relief Efforts Continue Following Weekend Floods
Relief efforts and search and rescue operations continue in Kaua‘i’s North Shore community following record-breaking rains, flooding and thunderstorms…
Twin Waterspouts: Unstable Weather Remains
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say locally heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms with frequent lightning and gusty winds remain possible…
Hail, Thunderstorms, Waterspouts in Afternoon Forecast
At 3:05 p.m., a report of two waterspouts was made. The observation was made about 3 miles west of Kīhei, Maui. The phenomenon was also visible from the “Pali”
Maui Flood Conditions Forecast Through Wednesday Night
A slow moving cold front will move down the island chain tonight through Wednesday night.
Pi‘ilani Highway Near Kālepa Now OPEN
The Piʻilani Highway in East Maui near Kālepa is now re-opened following a landslide that closed the roadway during heavy rains last week.
Kaua‘i Flooding Results in Temporary Closures, Fee Waivers
Flooding conditions on the island of Kauaʻi resulted in the temporary closure of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge.
Fernanda Remnants Move East Across O‘ahu, Kaua‘i
The remnants of Fernanda, will be moving east to west across Oʻahu and Kauaʻi today, bringing with it the threat of heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Maui Until 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Maui County in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017.
Strong Thunderstorm Moves NE from Hāna to Maliko
At 12:39 p.m., HST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and winds of 34 knots or greater. The storm was located 28 NM northeast of Maliko Boat Ramp and was moving north at 20 knots.
Rain Totals: Puʻu Kukui Gets 9 Inches Over 12 Hours
Rain totals for the 12 hour period ending at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2016, included more than 9 inches at Puʻu Kukui, 6 inches at Hāna Airport, and 3 inches at both West Wailuaiki and Haʻikū.
Orlene Still Too Far Out to Forecast Impacts to Hawaiʻi Weather
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Orlene, which strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane today and remained in Eastern North Pacific waters.