#Windy Conditions
Swell is Here, But so is the Wind
A decent size north swell is providing surfers with some waves but the trades winds are back as well creating windy conditions.
Secret Spots Lighting Up, Wind Tearing Down Others
The recent very windy east swell was a very good one for a select few surfers that know where to go.
Makawao brush fire burns 3 acres of pasture land
A brushfire in Makawao yesterday afternoon burned three acres of pasture land before being brought under control. The fire was first reported at around 4:30 p.m. on Hoomaha Street near the old egg farm. Crews had the fire under control within 40 minutes and had the blaze fully extinguished by 8:10 p.m. Acting Battalion Chief […]
6p 6/8/10 Alternating Traffic on Honoapiilani Hwy; Maalaea fire burns 2,000 acres
By Wendy Osher (Update 6:30 p 6/8/10) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6ed3NH6Jo[/youtube] Maui Police re-opened the Honoapiilani Highway at around 6 p.m. (Tuesday, June 8, 2010) for contraflow travel using one lane of travel, following a six hour road closure. Firefighters continue to battle a 2,000 acre blaze above Maalaea that was first reported at 10 p.m. Monday. Police […]
Olowalu and Spreckelsville fires 90% contained
(Posted by Wendy Osher, Update 5:40 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010) Firefighters gained 90% containment on both the Olowalu and Spreckelsville brush fires on Maui this afternoon (Friday, May 7, 2010). The West Maui fire that began Monday afternoon in Ukumehame and later progressed to Olowalu, burned a total of 1,100 acres. Fire crews will […]
Windy conditions persist, West Maui fire 60% contained
By Wendy Osher (Update 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 05, 2010) Fire officials say windy conditions persist today, resulting in an updated estimate of 60% containment on a brush fire that began Monday afternoon in West Maui. Crews are dealing with critical fire weather this afternoon in leeward areas across the state as a result of […]
