At 5 p.m. on Saturday, the center of Hurricane Olivia was located about 935 miles east of Hilo. Olivia is moving toward the west near 16 mph. This motion is expected to continue with some slowing in forward speed through Monday. A turn toward the west-southwest is expected by Tuesday. On the forecast track, Olivia will be near the main …
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At 5:00 AM HST, the center of Hurricane Norman was located about 480 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. Norman is moving toward the west near 12 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue through this morning. Norman is expected to slow its forward motion slightly, and turn toward the west northwest later today and tonight. A turn toward …
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Trailing deep tropical moisture left over from Lane will bring the potential for additionally heavy rainfall through Tuesday. Any additional heavy rainfall over these already highly saturated grounds could quickly lead to flash flooding. Heavy rainfall could result in low spots in roads becoming dangerous and impassible due to severe runoff. Debris in streams and gulches may clog bridges and …
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At 11:00 AM HST, the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located about 1270 miles WSW of the southern tip of Baja, California. Miriam is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is …
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Maui County until late Saturday night. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. According to NWS officials, moisture associated with Hurricane Lane will maintain the threat for flooding rain. Moisture from Hurricane Lane will produce heavy rainfall, through Saturday. Additional rainfall amounts greater than 20 inches are possible …
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All coastal watches and warnings for the Hawaiian Islands have been discontinued. Interests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Lane. Tropical Storm Lane is centered as of 11 a.m. HST (5 p.m. EDT) about 145 miles (235 km) southwest of Honolulu and about 160 miles (255 km) south of Lihue. On the forecast track, the center …
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At 8:10 p.m., radar indicated terrain-anchored heavy rainfall over the slopes of Haleakala, with especially heavy rainfall over the area from Hookipa to Keanae to Hana to Kaupo. Hana Highway remains closed near mile marker 20, and Piilani Highway remains closed at mile marker 37 near Kaupo. Additional road closures are likely, as rainfall rates of two to three inches …
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At 5:00 PM HST, the center of Tropical Storm Lane was located 150 miles SSW of Honolulu. Lane is now moving toward the northwest near 3 mph and this motion is expected to become more westerly with an increase in forward speed over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Lane will pass south of …
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At 2:00 PM HST, the center of Hurricane Lane was located 120 miles south of Honolulu. Lane is moving toward the north-northeast near 2 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the west is anticipated on Saturday, with an increase in forward speed. The center of Lane will remain close to central Hawaiian …
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A Hurricane Warning continues for Oahu and Maui County (including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe). All preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Tropical Storm Warning continues for Hawaii County. A Hurricane Watch continues for Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau. Interests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands should monitor …
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