All eyes are on hurricane Olivia to our east. For the time being, light to moderate trades have returned, which will gradually increase as Hurricane Olivia begins to approach the state tonight into Tuesday. Olivia will move through the eastern end of the state late Tuesday into Wednesday as a tropical storm, then passing south of Oahu and Kauai Wednesday into Thursday. A wet pattern with gusty trades will likely […]
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5:00 am, a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Hawaii County. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when there is a high probability of Tropical Storm winds within 36 hours. Due to the Tropical Storm Warning, the following is for your information: Department of Education reports all schools are open Police report no road closures at this time All districts […]
September 9 , 10:30 am The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5:00 am, Hurricane Olivia is a Category 1 hurricane, 735 miles ENE of Hilo with sustained winds of 75 mph, moving W at 16 mph. It is still too early to know what effects this hurricane will have on Hawaii Island. There are no warnings or advisories in effect at this time. The County will not […]
Hurricane Norman Update Thursday 9/6/18 6AM The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5:00 am, Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 305 miles East North East of Hilo with sustained winds of 115 mph, moving West North West at 8 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 […]
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 […]
WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE FROM: 9:00 P.M. - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 TO: 1:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 AFFECTED AREA: ALL CUSTOMERS ON BOTH SIDES OF HONOMAKA‘U ROAD, KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL, CSC RESTAURANT, AND CUSTOMERS ON ROADWAY MAUKA (SOUTH) OF THE AKONI PULE HIGHWAY-HONOMAKA‘U ROAD INTERSECTION; HONOMAKA‘U, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I Water will be temporarily turned off in the above-mentioned area overnight from 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, to 1:00 a.m. on […]
