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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.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health posted a high-bacteria advisory for Mokulēʻia at Kiapoko Pt. 2 after tests showed elevated enterococci. Swimmers should avoid the water until tests clear the site.
Brisk northeast trades will push gusts near 30 mph and keep rain limited to spotty showers; a Small Craft Advisory runs through 6 p.m. HST.
Breezy northeast trades will bring gusts up to about 29 mph to Honolulu on Monday, March 30, with isolated windward showers and coastal advisories through the evening.
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