#tropical storm flossie

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.

Pristine Surf Conditions After the Storm

The day after Tropical Depression Flossie wreaked havoc for one night, Tuesday dawned pristine conditions and big surf at Big Beach.

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.

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.

Tips for Surviving Tropical Storm Flossie

WARNING: satire

Maui Activates Emergency Operations Center, All County Facilities to Close Monday

The County of Maui activated its Emergency Operations Center at 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Flossie, which is due to reach the Hawaiian Islands on Monday morning.

UPDATE: Flossie Maintains Strength, WARNING remains, up to 15 Inches of Rain Possible

The system was located 580 miles E of Kahului; 635 miles E of Kaunakakai; and 610 miles E of Lanai City at 8 a.m. It has maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. Heavy rainfall is expected as early as Monday morning over Hawaiʻi County and Monday afternoon over Maui County, spreading to Oʻahu by Monday night.

WARNING for Maui and Hawaii Counties, Rainfall Projected at 6-10 Inches

As of 2 a.m., on Sunday, July 28, 2013, Flossie was located about 600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, and 690 miles E of Kahului (between latitude 19.7 N and longitude 145.8 W. The system was moving west at 20 mph, and had maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. Minimum central pressure was 996 mb or 29.41 inches.

Flossie Expected to Near Big Island in 60 to 72 Hours

The NWS forecasts possibly 6-10 inches of rain and potential sustained winds of 30-40 mph in some parts of the state as early as Monday. High surf and some storm surge is also predicted in some coastal areas.

Flossie Could Bring Wet Weather to Hawaiʻi by Monday

By early next week, forecasters say the system may approach from the east, bringing an increase in clouds and showers across the island chain.