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High surf warning extended for Hawaii Island, some beaches are closed

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the High Surf Warning for west, north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island through 6 p.m. this evening (Feb 2). Dangerous surf will continue to impact the exposed coastal areas today before gradually lowering tonight into Friday. Overwash from waves onto the typical vulnerable roadways will […]

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High surf warning for west, north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for west, north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island through 6 a.m. Thursday (Feb 2). The current north-northeast swell will bring warning level surf to exposed north and east facing shores and to the west facing shores of Hawaii Island. The swell […]

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High surf forecast for north and east shores of Hawaii Island

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory which will become a High Surf Warning tonight (Jan 31) through Wednesday. The former large north-northwest swell will continue to shift out of the north this evening while a reinforcing pulse of north-northeast swell builds surf to warning levels for north and east […]

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Wish you were here? Snow days in Hawaii

A look back at the week of Winter weather on Hawaii’s summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa through videos.

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High surf advisory for north facing shores of Hawaii Island

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for north facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 p.m. Friday (Nov 11). A large north-northwest swell is building tonight bringing dangerous surf to exposed areas. The surf will remain elevated through Friday before slowly declining Friday night and Saturday.

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High Surf Warning in effect for Hawaii Island

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the High Surf Warning for the north and east shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. this Wednesday (Nov 9). Surf is forecast to be in the 18-25 foot range along north facing shores.

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Hurricane Watch discontinued, High Surf Warning in effect

High Surf Warning is in effect for east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Sunday (Sept 4). Surf heights of 15-25 feet are forecast.

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Lester maintains Category 2 strength, Hurricane Watch discontinued for Hawaii Island

Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

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HELCO restores power to customers in Paauilo-Mauka, warns customers about phone scams

Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 20 customers in Paauilo-Mauka who were affected by high winds from Tropical Storm Madeline. Crews have been working since Wednesday to repair damage to utility poles and power lines caused primarily by fallen trees and branches.

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The Coast Guard Cutter Kiska escorts the Tong Cheng to Barbers Point Harbor for repairs. USCG photo by Petty Officer Luke Clayton.

Coast Guard monitors Hurricane Lester, all ports open in Hawaii

The Coast Guard urges mariners and beach goers to exercise extreme caution with the arrival of Hurricane Lester over Labor Day weekend. Residents and visitors throughout Hawaii should heed all warnings from lifeguards and public health and safety officials. Hurricane Lester is expected to generate extremely dangerous off shore sea conditions with maximum wave heights […]

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Due to the uncertainty over the track of approaching Hurricane Lester, all Hawai‘i island, Maui, and O‘ahu State Park camping and lodging areas will be closed to overnight use beginning Friday, September 2 and will remain closed -- at minimum through Monday, September 5 -- until conditions warrant allowing these activities.

DLNR keeps areas closed due to Hurricane Lester’s approach

Due to the uncertainty over the track of approaching Hurricane Lester, all Hawai‘i island, Maui, and O‘ahu State Park camping and lodging areas will be closed to overnight use beginning Friday, September 2 and will remain closed — at minimum through Monday, September 5 — until conditions warrant allowing these activities.

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Lester maintains Category 3 strength, Hurricane Watch in effect

Lester’s maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Lester is a category 3 hurricane. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days.

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Public schools reopen Friday on Hawaii Island

As Tropical Storm Madeline moves past the State, all Hawaii Island public schools will reopen Friday (Sept 2). Schools on Hawaii Island were closed on Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the storm. The schools that were activated as shelters on Wednesday closed sheltering services at 6 a.m. today.

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Red Cross shelters about 200 residents during Tropical Storm Madeline

Nearly 200 residents stayed overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday (Aug 30-31) at the 14 Big Island evacuation shelters that were opened by the Hawaii County Civil Defense in partnership with the Hawaii Red Cross. All shelters are currently closed.

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