Gusty winds fan wildfires in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado
Evacuation orders remained in place for residents near the wildfires in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Read more
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Clouds and sunshine
May 20
Periods of sun with a shower
May 21
A brief afternoon shower
May 22
An a.m. shower, then breezy
May 23
A morning shower; sunshine
May 24
A morning shower; sunshine
Evacuation orders remained in place for residents near the wildfires in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Read more
It appears the Central Pacific will experience another below-average hurricane season, its third in a row. Read more
Most of the large fires so far this spring have been in Arizona and New Mexico. Read more
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center this morning predicted that the region will see two to four tropical cyclones during the hurricane season that starts June 1. Read more
The fire has charred more than 468 square miles over the last 42 days to earn the distinction of being the largest fire in the arid state’s recorded history. Read more
The National Weather Service of Honolulu said bands of showers are expected in advance of an approaching front, which may bring heavy rainfall to Kauai, and possible flash flooding. Read more
Strong winds and a tornado caused widespread damage in parts of the Midwest. Read more
Many families already have been left homeless and thousands of residents have evacuated due to flames that have charred large swaths of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. Read more
There were no reports of serious injuries following the Wednesday night tornadoes, but the system caused flooding in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Read more
The fire has marched across 258 square miles of high alpine forest and grasslands at the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains, destroying dozens of homes and prompting evacuations for thousands of families. Read more
The public should be aware that water may sweep across areas of a beach that normally remain dry. Read more
Like a game of chess, fire bosses were busy planning their next move and looking for spots where they could steal fuel ahead of the fire, starving it of more timber and brush. Read more
Officials warn of strong, breaking waves and powerful rip currents that make swimming difficult and dangerous. Read more
Wildfires have become a year-round threat in the drought-stricken West and they are moving faster and burning hotter than ever due to climate change. Read more
The decision will not have any immediate impacts on the amount of water allocated for the region’s cities. Read more
Surf for north shores is expected to increase from 8 to 12 feet this afternoon to 12 to 16 feet Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Some windward Maui areas having received 7 inches of rain in 24 hours, the National Weather Service said. Read more
In addition to wreckage from the tornado itself, three University of Oklahoma meteorology students traveling back from storm chasing in Kansas were also killed in a crash Friday evening. Read more
Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a woman and four children in Maunalua Bay this afternoon and 54-year-old man at Sandy Beach earlier in the day. Read more
A flood watch expires for Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe and the Big Island. Read more
The National Weather Service said another round of tornadoes was possible Wednesday. Read more