Hawaiʻi DOH warns people to avoid waters near 2527 Kalihi Street after a wastewater discharge advisory affecting a park, pool and Sanford B. Dole Middle School.

State health officials warned swimmers to avoid Kailua's waters after heavy rains turned the bay brown. Testing and sampling are underway.

The Navy began ventilating Tank 12 at the Red Hill fuel complex on March 18, 2026; officials say nine air monitors and DOH trigger levels will guide operations. EPA signed off on a 2026 engagement plan that maps public meetings and data access.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam says heavy rain forced a sand‑filter bypass that sent more than five million gallons of UV‑treated effluent into Mamala Bay. Officials say the water was disinfected and discharged offshore to a deep diffuser.

Kaua‘i County republished HI‑EMA photos and a NOAA geocolor image and listed NOAA Weather Radio channels.

Hele's Renton Road station in Ewa sold water‑contaminated 87‑octane gas during a three‑hour window; Par Pacific says 26 vehicles were affected and is assisting customers.

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.