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A High Surf Advisory covers south‑facing shores across Hawaii through 6 a.m. Thursday as waves rise to 7–10 feet with occasional 12‑foot sets.
A flash flood warning for Maui ran until 9:15 p.m. HST Tuesday as officials urged residents to move to higher ground and avoid floodwaters.
NWS Flood Watch for Honolulu Wednesday–Friday. Heavy downpours (1–3 inches possible) and flash-flood risk for low‑lying areas; prepare now.
Mostly sunny today with highs near 82°F. A Hydrologic Outlook flags heavy midweek rain and possible flash flooding — clear drains and have a backup plan.
Mild today with highs near 80°F. The National Weather Service warns heavy rain and flood risk beginning Tuesday, April 7; clear drains and prepare.
Breezy northeast trades keep Honolulu mostly dry and warm today. A southerly shift could bring heavy rain and localized flooding midweek.
USGS HVO observed summit glow and a brief lava overflow; Episode 44 is likely April 6–14 and could produce ash and vog affecting downwind communities.
Breezy trade winds keep showers focused on windward and mauka areas. Small‑boat operators should avoid exposed launches through Saturday morning.
Breezy ENE trades keep isolated showers in windward spots; highs near 79°F and a Small Craft Advisory runs into early Friday.
Hawaii officials say there is no tsunami threat after a major Molucca Sea quake; PTWC reports waves near Indonesia and continues to monitor gauges.
Gusty east‑northeast trades with isolated morning showers in Honolulu Wednesday. Small Craft Advisory remains for several windier channels through Thursday morning.
The state has opened a $1.5M pool of wildfire mitigation grants — up to $300K per project — for vegetation management, fuel breaks and defensible‑space work. Applications close April 20.
DOH warns swimmers to avoid Haleʻiwa Beach Park after tests found elevated enterococci; officials are resampling and posting signs.
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