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State health officials warn visitors to avoid murky water at Mākaha Beach Park after storms; sampling and shoreline monitoring are underway.
Haleʻiwa Elementary and Waialua High & Intermediate are closed Thursday after heavy rains made roads to campus unsafe, officials say.
NWS Honolulu issued a Special Marine Warning Thursday for Maui and Oahu waters, warning of gusts to 40 knots and fast-building seas. Mariners were told to seek shelter.
Heavy rain and gusty Kona winds will batter Honolulu through Saturday. Flood Watch and High Wind Watch are in effect.
The state DOH has issued a brown water advisory for Waiʻalae Beach Park after storm runoff turned coastal waters murky. Officials warn beachgoers to avoid brown or cloudy water while testing continues.
Hawaiʻi DOH issued a brown water advisory for Kaua‘i after heavy rains. Officials warn against entering brown or murky water and recommend waiting 48–72 hours.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Oʻahu through Saturday; expect 2–3 inch rainfall totals, brief heavy downpours, and gusty south winds that may disrupt travel.
USGS raised a Volcano Watch after Episode 43 of Kīlauea began at 9:17 a.m. Officials warn tephra and fine particles could affect downwind communities.
A kona storm will roll across Oʻahu this week. Flood Watch begins Tuesday evening with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty southerly winds possible through Saturday.
A Flood Watch affects Oahu beginning Tuesday evening as a kona storm brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty southerly winds through the weekend.
A strong storm will bring heavy rain and gusty southerly winds to Honolulu beginning Tuesday, with flood risk and marine advisories. Clear drains and prepare for travel impacts.
Hazy, muggy weekend with gusty east winds and spotty showers; heavy rain and flash-flood risk could arrive early next week.
USGS has shifted aviation VONA alerts into an ICAO‑aligned, machine‑readable format; HVO will send the first new‑format notice when Kīlauea next fountains. The move should speed ash warnings to pilots.
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