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Kaua‘i County officials urge public to continue vigilance as severe weather persists
All schools; nonessential county and state offices, services and parks; and some early Kaua‘i Bus express routes are closed today (March 13); Kūhiō Highway near mile marker 1 and Wilcox Medical Center is partially blocked by debris and a large tree is down on... March 13, 2026 · 07:01am
Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor
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Kaua‘i News
Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor
Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.
UPDATE: Persistent showers, some producing rainfall up to 2 inches an hour, result in longer flood advisory period
Radar indicated at 8:40 a.m. that the band of showers is still moving into Kauaʻi from the southwest; forecasters with the National Weather Service in Honolulu report the showers will continue to overspread the island for the next hour or so.
Magnitude-4.4 quake shakes Big Island
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported aftershocks are possible and there was no threat of tsunami following the temblor early Thursday evening (March 12) off the Kaʻū Coast in the southern portion of the Big Island.
What you need to know about the Kona storm Friday on Kaua‘i
Rain will persist through the weekend on Kaua‘i, resulting in a flood watch through Saturday (March 14) and an advisory until 11 a.m. today.
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Hawaii News
Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor
Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.
UPDATE: Persistent showers, some producing rainfall up to 2 inches an hour, result in longer flood advisory period
Radar indicated at 8:40 a.m. that the band of showers is still moving into Kauaʻi from the southwest; forecasters with the National Weather Service in Honolulu report the showers will continue to overspread the island for the next hour or so.
Magnitude-4.4 quake shakes Big Island
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported aftershocks are possible and there was no threat of tsunami following the temblor early Thursday evening (March 12) off the Kaʻū Coast in the southern portion of the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
‘Aloha Bricks ’26’: Kaua‘i middle school students among those who express school pride in newest Bishop Museum exhibit
The exhibit featuring “Stories of Hawaiʻi” includes students’ school mosaics — including from Kauaʻi — and other LEGO-inspired creations that will take over Castle Memorial Building beginning March 14.
Gov. Green urges Kauaʻi, state to continue to prepare for severe weather, with the worst still ahead
Rainfall totals could reach 15 inches or more, with winds reaching 40 miles her hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour in some areas of the state, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and dangerous debris.
Big Island News
UPDATE: Flood watch extended for Big Island; special marine warning also issued for some island waters
Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms associated with a large powerful kona low drawing deep tropical moisture through the islands could produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises of stream waters and flooding of roads and low-lying areas.
What you need to know about the Kona storm Friday on the Big Island
All non-emergency services and operations for Hawai‘i County are closed today and Saturday.
How to creatively spotlight Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds? Put them on press-on nails
In an unusual creative collaboration, Hawaiʻi small businesses ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina have partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to showcase and fund the conservation of the state's endangered birds.
UPDATE: Wind advisory in effect today through Sunday for lower elevations of Big Island
Forecasters report that southwest winds 25 to 35 mph — with gusts to about 50 mph — are expected, with communities north and east of steep mountain slopes most at risk of the strongest winds; a high wind warning and winter storm warning also remain in effect for Big Island summits.
Maui News
Price gouging reported on Kauaʻi during severe weather event
The County of Kauaʻi has received reports of price gouging as the island continues to deal with ongoing impacts of the prolonged kona storm.
Council Member Tom Cook’s Open House scheduled for today is canceled
Council Member Tom Cook’s Open House at the South Maui Residency Area Office scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 has been canceled due to the approaching kona storm.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
Stabilization work begins at historic Baldwin Home in Lahaina
Crews have begun stabilization work on the historic Baldwin Home gutted in the Lahaina wildfire in August 2023. The work marks the first major physical step toward rebuilding the landmark since the disaster, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced this week.
