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Get the latest breaking weather news and forecasts for Honolulu and the islands of Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai.
Below-average hurricane season is forecast for Hawaii
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Tuesday predicted a below-normal hurricane season this year for the ocean basin surrounding Hawaii. Read more
NOAA forecasts below-normal hurricane season in Central Pacific
With a developing La Nina and cooler waters in the forecast, officials said the basin is likely to see between one and four tropical cyclones during the hurricane season that starts June 1. Read more
High surf advisory in place for south shores
The energy is expected to fade through the day and wane tonight but will maintain advisory-level surf through early afternoon hours. Read more
High surf advisory remains for the southern shores of Hawaii
Expect surf of 6 to 10 feet on the southern shores of Hawaii. Read more
Accustomed to disasters, Houston didn’t see this one coming
At least seven people died as a result of the storm, and about 1 million people on the Gulf Coast lost power. Read more
Flood watch expires for Kauai, Niihau
“By Monday all islands will see an improvement in weather conditions as easterly tradewinds return,” forecasters said. Read more
Officials monitor Hawaii’s dams, reservoirs as rain moves west
By 10:15 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said, the Wahiawa Reservoir was just above 82 feet — 2 feet short of the “flood stage,” which would have prompted authorities to call for evacuations of nearby areas. Read more
‘Kona low’ system heads to Kauai; Oahu no longer under flood watch
Diamond Head State Monument will remain closed Saturday “due to continuing safety concerns brought on by recent rainfall,” state officials said. Read more
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Oahu bears brunt of ‘Kona low’ weather system
National Weather Service meteorologist Thomas Vaughan said the state will likely see increased rainfall at least through Saturday. Read more
HI-EMA: Flood threat from Wahiawa Reservoir subsides
The Wahiawa area has seen up to 5 inches of rain over the last 24 hours, according to the weather service. Read more
View the latest weather-related road closures on Oahu
Heavy rains pounded Oahu today, causing landslides and flooded roads across the island that prompted multiple road closures. Read more
Rain showers continue to soak saturated Oahu
Rain was falling at a rate of around 1 inch an hour in some areas of Oahu. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signs emergency proclamation in response to kona low threat
A flood watch remains in effect all islands except the Big Isle through Friday. Read more
Flood watch in effect for all Hawaiian islands
A flood watch for the entire state of Hawaii remains in effect from Wednesday through at least Friday. Read more
Rainy weather hits Windward Oahu hardest
Windward Oahu was pummeled Monday by a slow- moving, heavy rainstorm that flooded streams, closed roads, triggered mudslides and caused general havoc for traffic and commerce. Read more
Multiple brown water advisories in effect across Hawaii
State Health Department officials recommend staying out of the water if it is brown. Read more
Windward Oahu’s flash flood warning expires but more rain on the way
National Weather Service forecasters have issued a flood watch for the entire state from Wednesday “through at least Friday” due to a developing kona low. Read more
Flood advisories in effect for Oahu and Maui
Flood advisories are in effect for Oahu and Maui County until 7 p.m. Read more
Hawaii flood advisories canceled but rain threat remains
“Another low will bring the threat of heavy rain to the islands during the second half of next week,” forecasters said. Read more
Hawaii island under flash flood warning
A flood watch for the entire state remains in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday. Read more
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