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Weather
Expect the Vog and Muggy Weather to Last the Week
Residents of Hawaii can expect all the vog and muggy weather to hang around at least through this week. According to the National Weather Service, a voggy haze and muggy weather will stick around through Friday. There have not been many tradewinds lately, so this is allowing the vog to sit longer than it usually […]
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Hawaii Island
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Hawaii Island (Big Island) this past Sunday, but no injuries or damages were reported. There were also a number of small aftershocks, but again, no damages were reported. The quake struck beneath the south flank of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 4:36 p.m. at a depth of […]
Flooding and Storms Cause School Closures on Kauai
Flooding and storms caused by continued heavy rain have caused several school closures on Kauai. The rising water level of the Hanalei River on Kauai forced the closure of Hanalei Elementary School this morning, according to the Department of Education. William Arakaki, superintendent of the Kauai DOE complex, said the 226 students at Hanalei Elementary […]
50 MPH Winds Expected to Hit Oahu and Kauai
The National Weather Service advises Kauai and Oahu residents that they can expect strong winds gusting up to 50 mph from about noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Northeast winds will increase Saturday morning to 25 to 30 mph, gusting up to 50 mph, the weather service says. Strong winds are forecast to continue through Saturday […]
Possible Flooding on All Hawaiian Islands This Weekend
The entire state of Hawaii remains under a flash flood watch because of the lingering threat of heavy rains. Maui appears to be getting the worst of it this morning with more than 2 inches an hour falling in some areas. Besides the rain, forecasters say 1 to 2 inches of snow could fall on […]
Weather Forecast Calls for a Dry Halloween for Trick or Treaters in Hawaii
Almost every Halloween in Hawaii involves a little rain, that just comes with the territory. However, forecasters are saying this Halloween in Hawaii may be a bit dryer, but bring your umbrellas just in case. A weather system east of the state is creating some instability and increased moisture in the air. It will likely […]
Flood Advisory in Affect for Windward Oahu
Heavy and continuous rains over Windward, Oahu have created a flood advisory for the Windward side. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 7 a.m. this morning and extended it until 1 p.m. The advisory includes Punaluu, Kahuku, Laie, Hauula and Kaawa. Forecasters say rain had been falling at about an inch an […]