Active Weather Alerts
Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:04 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM HST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 530 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the Puna and Kau Districts of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Puna and Kau Districts of the Big Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island through Sunday night. && This advisory may need to be extended beyond 530 PM HST if flooding; persists.
Gale Warning
Issued: 11:17 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 11:13 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing this afternoon to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Big Island lower elevations. * WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains including Kona and Kau Districts. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:02 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Considerable flash flooding is possible beginning later today as a large and powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep tropical moisture northward across the islands. Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises in streams and flooding of roads and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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