First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday, mainly for the west end of the state

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Breezy SE winds persist through Wednesday, shifting to the east on Thursday. Clouds and showers will increase Tuesday through Thursday as Nolo passes to the west pulling up deep tropical moisture along the east side of the storm increasing showers over Niihau, Kauai and Oahu. Nolo moves...

The Conversation: Hearing from the islands after Hurricane Nolo

The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Hawaʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda joins HPR live to share how the island fared Hurricane Nolo | Full Story. HPR’s Bill Dorman reports on ongoing fires and power outages on Maui | Full Story. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s...

Tuesday Weather | Trade winds ease as showers increase

Moderate trade winds will gradually weaken today, while clouds and showers increase across the islands. Niʻihau and Kauaʻi could see heavier showers, with some reaching Oʻahu tonight. Surf will also remain elevated along south-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Olowalu evacuation order lifted as Maui fire hits 95%

Mandatory evacuations were lifted for residents of Olowalu Village on Monday morning after a brush fire burning over 100 acres reached 95 percent containment.

Sunny Skies, Dangerous Nolo Swell Pound Waikiki and Honolulu’s South Shore

Honolulu will get a mostly sunny Monday, September 28. The bigger concern is along the shoreline, where large waves associated with Hurricane Nolo are expected to affect the islands. Sunny Skies, Breezy Conditions And Dangerous Surf. Downtown Honolulu and nearby neighborhoods should stay mostly dry through the day. Trade winds...

First Alert Forecast: Expect some parting shots from Hurricane Nolo

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nolo remains a very strong category 4 hurricane about 420 miles SW of Honolulu. Wind shear and drier air will slowly weaken the storm as it turns north on Tuesday. The center of the system is forecast to stay west of the state, but trailing moisture will mean another episode of wet weather Wednesday and Thursday... mainly for Kauai and Oahu. The showers could dampen Maui County and Hawaii Island, but to a lesser extent. The moisture could show up as early as Tuesday.

Flooding prompts several road closures on Hawaii Island

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several roads on Highway 11 on Hawaii Island are closed due to flooding as Hurricane Nolo moves west. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency issued a flood advisory for the county. HCDA said the Kau district is experiencing heavy rain and some flooding in Waiohinu near...

Outer rain bands from Hurricane Nolo forecast to bring some rain to Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau this week

Hurricane Nolo is now moving toward Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is on track to arrive on Tuesday. As of 11 a.m. Monday, Hurricane Nolo was a Category 4 hurricane about 420 miles southwest of Honolulu, moving west-northwest near 12 mph with maximum sustained winds near 145 mph. A turn...

Tuesday Weather | Trade winds ease as showers increase

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Trade winds will gradually weaken across most of Hawaiʻi today, while winds on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau could increase later this afternoon. Clouds and showers are expected to increase, especially over the western islands. Niʻihau and Kauaʻi could see heavier showers at times, with those showers reaching Oʻahu by tonight.

Lighter winds are expected as Hurricane Nolo pulls away from the main Hawaiian islands

Lighter winds are expected as Hurricane Nolo pulls away from the main Hawaiian islands.

Tracking Nolo: System slowly moving west

Dan Cooke has the latest update on Nolo as it slowly moves west.

Nolo Strengthens to a Major Hurricane

Hurricane Nolo strengthened to a major hurricane as it moved over the Central North Pacific Ocean south of Hawaii on Sunday. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Hurricane Nolo was located at latitude 16.2°N and longitude 159.3°W which put the center about 365 miles (585 km) south-southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Nolo was moving toward the west at 12 m.p.h. )19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 115 m.p.h. (185 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 135 m.p.h. (215 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 966 mb.

Monday Weather | Strong winds, partly cloudy conditions

Your Monday weather forecast consists of strong winds, partly cloudy conditions and a daytime high of 89 degrees.

‘Rain or shine’: Major events moving forward on Oahu despite Hurricane Nolo

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hurricane Nolo led to the cancellation of numerous events on Hawaii Island, but several major Oahu events are going ahead as planned. Some of the events include the Honolulu Century Ride, the 78th annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade and the Boots ‘N’ Beers Country Music Festival.

Your First Alert Forecast: Sunday, September 27

Tips to conserve water ahead of Hurricane Nolo

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Ahead of Hurricane Nolo, the Board of Water Supply is urging residents to prepare now and take the necessary steps in case of power outages. Here are some tips on how to conserve and store your water ahead of the storm. Water conservation. The BWS said...

Economists predict lasting damage to tourism from recent storms

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization says a series of storms is adding to economic pressures that were already weakening the state’s economy. UHERO says higher energy costs, inflation, tariffs and rising interest rates were already hitting Hawaii hard before the storms. The organization says...

Hurricane hunters fly into the eye of Hurricane Nolo

The U.S. Air Force Reserve and NOAA conducted multiple fly-throughs.

Evacuation order issued for Olowalu Village in West Maui due to brush fire

An evacuation order was issued for Olowalu Village due to a brush fire this afternoon. The evacuation zone spans from Ehehene Street to Luawai Street. The brush fire has led to the closure of Honoapiilani Highway from North Kihei to the area of the Old Olowalu Landfill.

Residents in Ka’u face another round of severe weather

Residents in Ka’u faced another round of severe weather this weekend, with many still recovering from previous storms. Despite the uncertainty, residents say their community continues to come together and support one another.