Hurricane Norman Update Wednesday 9/5/18 5:00 PM The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5:00 pm, Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 385 miles E of Hilo with sustained winds of 120 mph, moving West North West at 9 mph. The National Weather Service reports that a High Surf Warning has been issued for the north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island, from South Point to Upolu […]
The deadline for the 2018 Kilauea Volcano eruption and earthquakes disaster assistance programs is September 12. To register for federal disaster assistance from FEMA For residents and businesses to submit a low-interest disaster loan application to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Thank you and have a safe day. From your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
3:00 PM The National Weather Service reports that east facing shores of Hawaii Island, from Cape Kumukahi to Upolu Point, are under a high surf advisory. Surf will continue to build and could reach a Warning level overnight and through tomorrow. Winds may also increase in localized areas through Thursday. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 11:00 am, Hurricane Norman was 690 miles E of Hilo with […]
Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur with little warning. This year’s floods and wildfires are proof of that. Are you ready to leave your home at a moment’s notice? September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to get your family, pets, and property ready. You can, for example: Organize your finances. When it comes to preparing for situations like weather emergencies, financial readiness is as important as a flashlight with […]
Akone Puli Highway Closed at MM25 Road blocked...downed trees and power lines......
THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM HST FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY... At 809 AM HST...radar and gages showed that rainfall has decreased recently over the east side of the Big Island but significant flooding issues are ongoing in several areas. Highway 19 remains closed near mile marker 6. Saddle Road remains closed near mile marker 10.5 due to a landslide. Flooding continues […]
This is a Civil Defense hurricane update for Friday, August 24 at 6:00 in the morning. The Tropical Storm Warning issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues for Hawaii County. The windward side of Hawaii Island is currently under a flash flood warning and experiencing conditions of heavy rains and flooding. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports as of 5:00 am that Hurricane Lane is a category 2 hurricane […]
500 AM HST Fri Aug 24 2018 ...DANGEROUS HURRICANE LANE MOVING SLOWLY NORTH TOWARD THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... ...CATASTROPHIC FLOODING OCCURRING ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.7N 158.0W ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM WSW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH. 500 AM HST Fri […]
Kohala Mountain Road (RT 250) is CLOSED from Puu Mamo Dr in North Kohala to Hawaii Prep Academy in South Kohala due to fallen trees. Please use Akoni Pule Highway (RT 270) instead.
