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Hawaiian Electric warns of possible power shutoffs on Maui Big Island due to high winds

HONOLULU — Hawaiian Electric says it may proactively shut off power in high-risk wildfire areas on Maui and Hawaii Island as strong winds and dry conditions persist. Areas under consideration for a Public Safety Power Shutoff include Maui’s Westside, Maalaea, Upcountry and parts of Puunene, Pulehu and Omaopio, along with South Kohala on Hawaii Island. No shutoffs have been initiated, though the utility is urging customers in wildfire-prone communities to activate emergency plans and prepare for extended outages.

Maui County, HI · 17h
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Wind advisory issued for portions of Big Island

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu issued a wind advisory that will be in effect from overnight Tuesday through 6 a.m. Thursday for portions of the Big Island. Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected in southern, southeastern and northern locations of the island including areas of Puna, Kaʻū and Kohala.

Hawaii County, HI · 1d
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Kīhei brush fire: Preliminary investigation points to possible intentional ignition; crews monitor hot spots

Maui Fire Department officials say there are preliminary indications that Saturday’s brush fire in Kīhei was intentionally set. While there is preliminary indications of possible intentional ignition, the cause of the fire is currently considered undetermined and remains under investigation. The fire was first reported at around 5:51...

Maui, HI · 2d
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First Alert Forecast: Strong winds and dangerous waves for Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s been breezy for quite a while. But get ready for some next level winds as early as tonight through Thursday. A Wind Advisory has been posted for parts of Maui County and Hawaii Island. Winds are expected to be 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

Maui County, HI · 1d
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Tropical Storm Pena Strengthens a Little

Tropical Storm Pena strengthened a little on Tuesday as it moved over the Central North Pacific Ocean far to the southwest of Hawaii. At 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Pena was located at latitude 10.5°N and longitude 166.0°W which put the center about 920 miles (1480 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Pena was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Hawaii Island family of 3 needs some laulima after Hurricane Lala

Help a Hawaii Island family in need this holiday season. Visit the Laulima Giving Program and enter code HA2666-3.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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High surf advisory issued for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

A high surf advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf heights will build through Wednesday, peak Wednesday night and maintain advisory level heights Thursday. Surf...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds continue today, stronger winds due on Wednesday

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected through Tuesday. Clouds and showers will be focused over windward and mauka areas, with some spilling over to leeward areas. Winds are expected to increase again Wednesday through Thursday. A slight increase in windward showers is forecast late in...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds tomorrow, then breezy again for the holiday

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A subtle easing in the trade winds tomorrow, but just for one day. By Veterans Day, the winds will be back in the breezy category, if not stronger. Wednesday and Thursday will see the strongest winds and then less dangerous trades will blow the rest of the work week, weekend, and beyond. Showers will be few and not long-lasting.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Climate insights: Rainy conditions persist in October as the islands start to cool down

Residents might soon feel some relief after a sweltering late summer. Temperatures in Hawaiʻi usually peak in August, but this year, they continued climbing into September as El Nino conditions trapped heat around the islands. But Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal Director Ryan Longman said the islands finally started to...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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First Alert Forecast: Trades to ease briefly, but otherwise a breezy week ahead

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Breezy trade winds will dominate the next seven days, with strong high pressure to the north and Tropical Storm Pena passing well to the south. Trades may ease slightly Tuesday but will increase again Wednesday. Conditions should remain generally dry, with the usual passing showers for windward...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy trades to dominate the next several days

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A combination of systems, including a Tropical Storm Pena well to the south, have set up a breezy trade wind weather pattern for the next several days. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas. There’s a First Alert for more showers around Thursday as a cold front...

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Weekend Island Weather - Breezy trade winds return as tropical moisture moves west

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Tropical Storm Pena has developed south of the Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to remain south of the state. A band of moisture associated with the storm is pushing west of the islands but will continue to bring scattered trade wind showers tonight and into early Saturday.

Hawaiian Islands, HI · 5d

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Thursday Evening Forecast - Increasing winds and rain as a tropical cyclone develops south of the islands Friday

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Gusty trades continue as we track a developing tropical disturbance southeast of the islands. This system is expected to become a tropical depression and possibly a tropical storm on Friday. The forecast track keeps it well south of the islands and heading west. Tonight will be...

Honolulu, HI · 6d

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy trades, passing showers through the weekend

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The breezy conditions are here to stay. Tradewinds will continue to be elevated through the weekend... even beyond Veterans Day. Showers will ride in on the winds from time to time. It will be more consistently wet over windward Hawaii Island and Maui County compared to the rest of the island chain... at least for the next couple days.

Maui County, HI · 5d

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Wednesday Evening Forecast - Developing tropical disturbance brings increasing rain chances late this week

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Gusty trade winds continue as we track a developing tropical disturbance southeast of the islands. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a few passing trade wind showers. Temperatures will be in the middle 70 degrees. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies are expected tomorrow with a few trade...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to persist through the weekend, potential cyclone could impact the state

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Breezy to locally windy trade winds will persist through Thursday. Pockets of moisture embedded with the trade wind flow will focus showers over windward and mauka areas with some showers spilling over leeward areas. Trades winds will increase in strength Friday into Saturday along with enhanced trade...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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Wind advisory in effect through early Thursday for North Hawai‘i

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu issued a wind advisory now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday for North Hawai‘i and the Kohala region. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected in the advised locations. Winds this strong can tear off...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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Thursday Weather | Strong trade winds and high surf expected across the state

Breezy to windy trade winds will bring scattered showers across the islands today. Large surf continues along north and west shores, with a High Surf Advisory in effect through early Friday.

Honolulu, HI · 6d

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Tropical Disturbance Expected To Develop Southeast Of Hawaiʻi

HAWAIʻI - The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring the area of low pressure that is currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. (BIVN) – A tropical disturbance located well southeast of the Hawaiian Islands is likely to become a tropical depression in the next few days, as it moves into the Central Pacific basin at 10 to 15 mph.

Honolulu, HI · 9d