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Friday severe weather updates for Kauaʻi: Multiple Kōkeʻe Contour Road closures caused by washouts
Sections of the road between Haʻeleʻele Ridge Road (Trail 3) and Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4), as well as between Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4) and Kaʻaweiki Ridge Road (Trail 5), were closed until further notice.
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from past episodic eruptions of Big Island’s Kīlauea
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
Strengthening system northwest of islands continues to support ‘increasingly active weather pattern’
More intense heavy rainfall, which could lead to more flooding in already drowned locations throughout the state, along with isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, strong winds and hazardous winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa still in the forecast.
Thursday weather updates: Ponding, down trees close roads; Kalalau Trail, Polihale State Park also closed
A flood advisory is expected to continue through 10:45 a.m.
Community members encouraged to come together on UH Giving Day in support of students, programs
Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.
‘It will not take much rain to induce flash flooding’: Heavy rainfall, stormy conditions to continue rest of week
Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.
Kaua‘i County officials warn about possible inclement weather persisting into next week
Periods of heavy rain are possible, particularly as a moisture band lingers near the island, and conditions are expected to become more organized and impactful Wednesday through Friday, April 8-10.
State’s south-facing shores, including on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, under high surf advisory
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.
Potential heavy rainfall, flooding back in the forecast as state braces for more stormy weather
Light to locally moderate scattered showers are forecast for Tuesday, April 7, along mainly windward and mauka locations of the state, with a minor risk of locally heavy rainfall and concern for isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon on the Big Island; flood watch already in place, going into effect from Wednesday morning, April 8, through Friday afternoon, April 10.
Native Hawaiian nonprofit secures grant to develop Hawaiian language program
EA Ecoveristy is creating a Hawaiian language program to help modern learners reconnect with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through interactive, accessible learning tools.
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
The exciting work of flying robots underwater takes science, teamwork and flexibility.
Water service shutdown scheduled for portion of Kīlauea Road in Kīlauea
The temporary April 7 water service shutdown is necessary to perform water system improvements.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan workshops rescheduled
Input gathered during the community workshops will help shape strategies to improve defensible space, emergency access, fuel reduction efforts, public education and interagency coordination.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to reopen this week
Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the community for its patience and understanding while the pool was closed.
Help prevent spread of invasive algae recently detected along Kauaʻi South Shore
While the species was previously documented elsewhere in Hawaiʻi, its confirmed presence along the south coast of the Garden Isle raises concerns about its potential to spread and impact native marine ecosystems.
REMINDER: Kawaihau Road utility and excavation work continues in Kapa‘a
The work is part of the Kapa‘a Homesteads Tanks Project, which will build two half-million-gallon storage tanks along with storm drain improvements and about 1,700 linear feet of water lines.
Community invited to party with a purpose, celebrate Surfrider Kauaʻi’s 20th anniversary
The party Friday, April 10, is free to attend and will feature live music, a fire dancing performance, giveaways and a silent auction, as well as delicious food, plus cocktails available for purchase at the bar.
Full closure of Kūhiō Highway slated for this week on Hanalei Hill following delay
The closure on Hanalei Hill, between Hanalei Plantation Road and ʻŌhiki Road, was delayed because of a shortage of materials and inclement weather; it is necessary for reconstruction of existing pavement on approach to Hanalei Bridge.
Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund on agenda for informational briefing to state lawmakers
The briefing scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 6, comes at a critical time as Hawaiʻi continues to respond to impacts from recent back-to-back kona lows that slammed into the state in March.
Another round of heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms brewing this week for Hawai‘i
National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that unsettled weather — possibly even a fifth kona low since the beginning of the year — will impact the state from midweek and possibly into this weekend even as some places continue to recover from back-to-back kona lows in March and majority of Merrie Monarch Festival activities kick off Wednesday, April 8, in Hilo.
