Hawaiʻi DOH issued a brown water advisory for Kahe Point (Electric Beach) on Oʻahu, warning people to avoid brown or murky water after storms. Officials recommend waiting 48–72 hours and checking DOH advisories before swimming.

A powerful kona storm forced a Waimanalo farmer to free roughly 500 animals after pens failed. Neighbors, the University of Hawaiʻi and a fundraiser are helping with rescues and repairs.

A global analysis of more than 2,300 seawater samples found pharmaceuticals, pesticides and plastic‑derived carbon even hundreds of miles offshore.

Mostly cloudy and muggy with isolated showers and highs near 81°F. Flood watches eased but summit winds and rising surf could affect plans.

Heavy rain overwhelmed parts of Oahu’s sewer system, sending wastewater into Lake Wilson, Kawa Stream and Nuupia Pond. Crews are responding and testing affected waters.

Gusty southwest winds and rain on Sunday, March 15, as a kona low brings heavy showers and multiple advisories to Honolulu.

Heavy showers and gusty southerly winds will hit Honolulu on Saturday, March 14. Expect urban flooding, rough south‑shore surf and gusts that may bring down branches.

A flash flood warning swept Molokaʻi Friday evening after Kawela Gulch stream gauges surged. Officials reported flooding and warned other nearby drainages could be affected.

A flash flood warning for Kaʻū and Puna was posted March 13 as a Kona low dumped heavy rain across the Big Island.

A Friday HNL Alert warned of a possible Wahiawā Dam failure; evacuation warnings covered parts of Haleiwa and Waialua as officials monitored reservoir levels.

Heavy rain and damaging southerly winds will hit Honolulu through the weekend. Flood Watch and a High Wind Warning are in effect.

NWS Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for Kauaʻi through 2:30 p.m. HST as heavy showers raise flood risk and prompt beach and park cautions.

The state placed Nānākuli Beach Park under a brown water advisory after heavy rain pushed storm runoff into the cove. Officials warn beachgoers to avoid brown or cloudy water while testing proceeds.