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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.

UPDATE: Red Cross emergency center on Kaua‘i only on standby, not open yet

American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region issued a correction Friday morning (March 13) to earlier information shared that said the evacuation location at Kapa‘a Middle School opened Thursday (March 12).

Special marine warning issued for Kaua‘i Channel and leeward waters because of gusty showers

Winds accompanying the line of showers are gusting up to 40 knots — or about 46 mph. Briefly stronger winds and potentially sudden higher waves can damage small crafts.
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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.

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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing, endangered man

The 31-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa.

Culinary Arts Waikōloa brings chefs, cocktails, live music to Kings’ Shops

An open-air tasting night experience returns at the end of this month to the shopping center in Waikōloa, when chefs from several restaurants will serve up bites, plus cocktails and mocktails, all to benefit Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative; tickets are available now.

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.

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Downed trees force closure of Haleakalā Crater Road

Haleakalā Crater Road is closed from Kekaulike Avenue due to multiple downed trees. There is closed to local traffic until further notice. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The MACC’s Starry Night Cinema – Friday March 13 postponed due to storm

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Starry Nigh Cinema that was scheduled for tonight, Friday, March 13, has been postponed due to the kona storm impact the islands.

Hawaiian Electric asks customers to remain prepared for extended outages

Customers across Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island are asked to continue to plan for possible extended outages, potentially overnight, as the powerful storm system is expected to make its way across the island chain throughout the weekend.

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.