Powerful thunderstorms drench Maui, cut power to thousands
The Maui Emergency Management Agency was partially activated after the severe weather and flash flood warning. Read more
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Get the latest breaking weather news and forecasts for Honolulu and the islands of Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai.
Maui dries out after heavy rains, winds close some schools
Weather officials said the heavy rainfall has eased and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Read more
High surf warning for most north, west shores through Thursday
The National Weather Service warns of “dangerously large, breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet today and 20 to 25 feet by Tuesday” along the west shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai. Read more
First major U.S. storm of year hammers Mid-Atlantic states
More than five inches had fallen in the nation’s capital by midday today, according to the U.S. National Weather Service, with up to 12 inches in some surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia. The snow was forecast to continue before the system pushes out to sea this evening. Read more
Cold snap, winter storms forecast to grip much of U.S.
Winter storms are also expected to follow in the wake of the plunging temperatures. Read more
Storms delay thousands of flights across U.S.; deadly tornado hits Texas
At least 10 tornadoes touched down in the southeastern U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, leaving one person dead near Houston. Read more
High-surf warning in effect for most north, west shores
Surf was expected to peak Thursday night, then begin to ease today as the swell fades into the weekend. Read more
High surf warning in effect for most north, west shores
Surf is expected to peak Thursday afternoon. Read more
Huge waves batter California coast; man dies, another missing
The pounding surf also caused more than 100 feet of the Santa Cruz Wharf to collapse Monday afternoon. Read more
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Hilo’s tsunami museum closes due to financial woes; staff laid off
A notice taped to the museum door says the museum is temporarily closed “due to funding challenges” and includes a QR code that visitors can scan to donate funds. Read more
High surf warning for most north, west shores extended
Forecasters said people to stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts and be prepared for road closures. Read more
High surf warning remains in effect for most north, west shores
Officials urge the public to avoid affected shorelines and postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf due to powerful currents and dangerous conditions for navigation. Read more
High surf warning extended for most north, west shores
Officials warn of “dangerously large, breaking waves” rising from 18 to 25 feet to 20 to 30 feet Thursday along the north shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui. Read more
Red flag warning canceled for all Hawaiian islands
“As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished,” forecasters said. Read more
Red flag warning canceled for leeward areas of all islands
“As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished,” forecasters said. Read more
High surf, wind and potential fire weather conditions ahead
The National Weather Service says a pair of overlapping, northwest swells will peak later today before gradually declining, and surf along north and west shores is expected to remain above advisory level through tonight. Read more
High surf advisory posted for most north, west shores today
The National Weather Service expects surf to build to 12 to 16 feet along the north shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui this afternoon, and peak up to 18 feet tonight through Tuesday. Read more
High surf advisory in place for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu
Forecasters warn of strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more
Rising surf along most north, west shores prompts advisory
The National Weather Service says a new northwest swell is expected to build this afternoon and peak tonight, prompting the advisory from noon today to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Read more
Storm dumps 2 feet of snow on Northeast, Midwest; more to come
The snowfall was heaviest along Interstate 90, the National Weather Service said, which hugs Lake Erie from Buffalo, New York, through Pennsylvania and on to Cleveland. Read more
High surf warning extended for most north and west shores
Forecasters expect surf up to 25 feet for north shores, and up to 20 feet for west shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. Read more
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