High surf advisory in effect for east shores
The public should beware of strong, breaking waves and strong currents along affected shores, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more
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California braces for flooding again as wet winter storm hits
California’s central coast is at risk of “significant flooding,” with up to 5 inches of rain predicted for many areas, according to the weather service. Read more
High surf warning extended for most Hawaiian islands
Forecasters said waves of 22 to 26 feet are hitting north shores, while west shores are seeing surf of 15 to 20 feet. Read more
North Shore responds to unusually high surf
Flocks of visitors crowded behind yellow caution tape stripped across North Shore beaches, which Thursday saw an influx of people trying to catch a glimpse of the 30- to 40-foot waves pummeling the shoreline. Read more
Surf up to 45 feet pounds north shores; high surf warning in effect
The National Weather Service expects a large, northwest swell to rapidly build down the island chain today. Read more
Portland, Oregon, to declare state of emergency ahead of snowstorm
Up to 3 inches of snow could fall in the Portland area tonight through Thursday afternoon. Read more
NWS: Huge surf up to 50 feet for north shores on the way
The National Weather Service is expecting a “significant, extra large northwest swell” to arrive late tonight, starting with Kauai, then rapidly build down the island chain Thursday. Read more
Northeast snowstorm disrupts travel, schools
More than 1,000 flights were canceled so far this morning, mostly at the airports in the New York City area and in Boston. Read more
Magnitude-5.7 earthquake strikes Mauna Loa
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake Friday struck the world’s largest active volcano — Mauna Loa on the Big Island — knocking items off shelves and cutting power in a nearby town but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage. Read more
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High surf advisory remains in effect for most of Hawaii
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected for those eastern shores until 6 a.m. Thursday. Read more
High surf advisory for east shores extended until Wednesday
Surf is expected to reach 7 to 10 feet along east-facing shores, bringing strong, breaking waves and currents that will make swimming dangerous. Read more
Los Angeles records more than 400 mudslides during storm
Officials expressed relief that the storm hadn’t killed anyone or caused a major catastrophe in Los Angeles so far despite its size and intensity. Read more
High surf, wind advisories still in place for various isles
Surf along north and west shores, meanwhile, will trend up today as a long-period, northwest swell arrives. Read more
Historic storm sends debris through L.A.’s Hollywood Hills
The storm was the second one fueled by an atmospheric river to hit the state over the span of days. Read more
Hanauma Bay closed due to high surf warning
A high surf warning remains in effect for the east- and west-facing shores of most Hawaiian Islands until this evening, while a wind advisory for all of Hawaii is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. Read more
Portuguese man-of-war reported at Kahe, Ala Moana and Waikiki beaches
Beachgoers are urged to check with a lifeguard on duty for the latest ocean conditions. Read more
First of 2 atmospheric rivers pummels California with rain, snow
The second atmospheric river, expected to move in late Saturday, is already predicted to be “the largest storm of the season,” according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Windy weekend forecast for Hawaiian islands
A wind advisory is in effect for all islands until 6 p.m. Sunday, with north to northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. Read more
Hawaiian Electric says to prepare for outages ahead of severe weather
Forecasters from the National Weather Service expect a cold front to bring a “dramatic change in conditions” Friday through the weekend. Read more
California drenched as ‘Pineapple Express’ sweeps state
The storm focused its energy on the southern and eastern parts of the state after initially hitting the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday. Read more
Anchorage sets record for earliest arrival of 100 inches of snow
So much snow has fallen that roofs on commercial buildings are collapsing around Anchorage. Read more
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