Emergency proclamation in effect for Hawaii Island due to severe weather
Hawaii Island Mayor signs an emergency proclamation due to severe weather to hit the island; various shelters open for the public.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Flood watch for Hawaii Island, conditions improve across rest of the state
The HNN First Alert Weather Team has canceled the First Alert Weather Day that was still in effect for the island of Hawaii as the storm system that brought heavy rain and damaging winds moves away from the state and severe weather alerts have eased.
Hawaiian islands see major impacts as storm system moves through
"Do not try and drive through a flooded area, start charging your devices. Be ready to be evacuated from these flood-prone areas, and prepare your families."
Various closures in place due to severe weather across Hawaii
Due to ongoing severe weather across Hawaii, numerous schools, businesses, events and parks have closed for the day. Residents are advised to stay updated on local news and official announcements
‘Potent’ storm system threatens to wallop Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Serv­ice warns that a “potent winter storm system will bring a multifaceted threat for significant weather hazards” to all Hawaiian Islands starting tonight.
Hawaii Island mayor signs emergency proclamation
Mayor Kimo Alameda said in a statement that the proclamation allows for the county to streamline its response and coordinate resources as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Hawaiian island of Kauai
A cold front dragging across the Hawaiian islands on Thursday will bring some potentially severe thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds. A low crossing the islands will bring more rain, and even snow to higher elevations through Friday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi County opens emergency shelters around island in anticipation of severe weather
Hawaiʻi County is urging its residents to take precautions as a major storm system is expected to soon bring heavy rainfall and high winds to the Big Island. The county also has opened several emergency shelters around the island in anticipation of severe weather.
How Hawaiian Islands are prepping for severe storm weather
"They are closely monitoring weather and having their crews be ready to respond to outages as long as conditions are safe for them to respond."
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Multiple public schools closed Friday on Hawaii Island, Kauai
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Multiple public schools will remain closed Friday on Hawaii Island and Kauai, the state Department of Education announced Friday morning. The following six schools in Kona ...
Hawaii triple threat: Thunderstorms, wind, blizzard-like snow pummel Aloha State
A powerful storm system pummeled Hawaii Thursday with flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, severe thunderstorms and blizzard-like conditions on the high mountain peaks.
Heavy Rain and Floods Sweep Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui
Flash flood warnings and several inches of rain fell across parts of the chain of islands as part of a storm system moving southeast.
Hawaii slammed by triple threat of severe thunderstorms, blistering wind, blizzard-like snow
A powerful storm that will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding is set to hit the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday ...
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Flash flood warning remains in effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning for Hawaii island until 8:15 a.m. today as heavy rain moves over the west side of the island.
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Hawaii can tap LNG as bridge to renewable power, study says
The state energy office found that liquefied natural gas could be a cost-effective option for the island of Oahu, but ...
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What will the winter storm bring to Big Island? NWS forecaster explains
As cleanup began after the winter storm, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi issued a mayor's declaration of emergency for Oahu.
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HECO and KIUC respond to multiple power outages in Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative crews are hard at work as they respond to multiple power outages ...