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Honolulu stays hot Thursday, but stronger trade winds arrive Friday and Saturday with passing showers and rougher east-facing shores.
USGS HVO raised Kīlauea to WATCH and Aviation Color Code ORANGE after summit overflow on July 28. Residents downwind should monitor Civil Defense and HVO updates.
Scattered showers and gusty NE trades make Tuesday and Wednesday unsettled. East-shore High Surf Warning remains through Wednesday; expect brief heavy downpours in spots.
Breezy northeast trades and swell from Hurricane Fausto will push east shore surf to advisory levels; small boats and beachgoers should take caution.
A High Surf Advisory runs through 6 p.m. HST Sunday as breezy trades make shores choppy. Mariners and beachgoers should take precautions.
A wildfire near Kawaihae prompted a county advisory for South Kohala Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to stay informed as crews responded.
State health officials flagged an enterococci exceedance at Hanakaoʻo Beach in Kaʻanapali; swimmers should avoid posted waters while follow‑up testing continues.
Scattered showers and gusty ENE trades keep Honolulu warm this weekend. A High Surf Advisory for south shores runs through 6 a.m. HST Sunday, July 26.
State health officials flagged Sharks Cove after tests found elevated enterococci; avoid water contact until follow-up testing clears the site.
High Surf Advisory in effect for south shores through 6 PM HST Friday. Gusty trades and isolated showers will make beaches and small boats hazardous.
A global review finds about 51% of migratory bird species are declining and lays out species‑focused, full‑annual‑cycle strategies to stop the losses.
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for south‑facing shores as trades pick up. Expect gusty winds, scattered morning showers and choppy shorelines through Friday.
UH Mānoa-led study finds 25 human-made contaminants lodged in Maui coral tissues and links chemical changes to reduced reef resilience.
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