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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...HURRICANE WARNING IS CANCELLED... A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Hilo - Kamuela - Hawi - Pahoa - Volcano * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph - POTENTIAL THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: […]
At 806 AM HST...radar and rain gages showed heavy rain continuing from the windward Kohala slopes to South Point. Rain rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour were observed by gages in the South Hilo and Puna Districts. Honolii Stream and Wailuku River had very high water levels. There are multiple road closures due to flooding, including Highway 19 near Honomu. Additional rainfall is approaching from the southeast. Avoid […]
