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.

Hurricane Nolo brings strong winds and rough surf to Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hurricane Nolo is making its presence felt across Oahu, with strong winds and rough surf creating hazardous conditions as the storm moves west. From Manoa Valley to Waikiki and Diamond Head, gusty winds were noticeable Saturday as residents and visitors experienced changing conditions. At Diamond Head lookout,...

First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Nolo turns to the west

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - At 2pm Hawaii time, Nolo was a category 1 hurricane with winds of 90mph. The storm’s center was 160 miles south of South Point and 335 miles SSE of Honolulu. It was moving west at 5mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) has dropped the Hurricane Watch...

Hurricane Nolo online rainfall, wind tracker launched by University of Hawaiʻi

Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaiʻi and likely to bring heavy, potentially flood-causing rainfall and high winds, among other hazards, especially to Hawaiʻi Island. The Hawaiʻi Mesonet – Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal team at University of Hawaiʻi launched a new website that provides easy access and up-to-date rainfall and wind observations from stations throughout the state.

Thousands lose power on Maui as hurricane winds intensify

Hawaiian Electric issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff watch due to hurricane-driven wildfire risks while approximately 12,370 customers on Maui remain without electricity.

After Storms Blow, Humans Help Manu-o-Kū Return To The Trees

On a regular sunny Honolulu day, baby manu-o-Kū — small white native Hawaiian seabirds — sit in trees waiting for their parents to bring them food. But recent storms have blown them from the safety of their perches. Hui Manu-o-Kū, a volunteer group that tracks the birds’...

Big Island no longer in cone of uncertainty, heavy rain still expected: Your Friday forecast

Hurricane Nolo brings heavy rain and flood risks to Hawaii. A hurricane watch remains in effect for the Big Island as the storm passes south.

The Conversation: Storm Updates and a Head-to-toe hana hou show

Today on The Conversation, we look ahead with storm updates on Hurricane Nolo, and we look back on some of our favorite stories highlighting the human body. HPR tracks storm updates as Nolo develops into a Category 2 Hurricane | Get live storm updates. Kaimuki native Vickie Kennedy, former president...