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Kaua‘i News
Heavy weather conditions increased again at ports by US Coast Guard as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands should seek sheltered waters and anticipate additional restrictions and possible port closures as weather conditions progress.
Precaution, vigilance urged by state as migratory birds return to the Hawaiian Islands
As migratory birds begin their seasonal return to Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity are reminding residents, particularly people who keep backyard poultry or other birds, to take precautions to reduce the risk of avian influenza and other infectious diseases.
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
There are Kauaʻi County closures at this time, but services and facilities may close with little to no notice depending on the severity of the storm that is forecast to arrive on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Lala: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau now under hurricane watch
The center of Tropical Storm Lala was about 365 miles east-southeast of Hilo and moving west-northwest near 12 mph toward Hilo as of 5 a.m. Friday.
Thursday weather update: Hurricane warning issued for Big Island as Lala continues march toward state
The tropical storm was about 550 miles east-southeast of Hilo by 5 p.m. today (Aug. 13), with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and moving west-northwest at 12 mph; National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for Maui County.
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Hawaii News
Heavy weather conditions increased again at ports by US Coast Guard as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands should seek sheltered waters and anticipate additional restrictions and possible port closures as weather conditions progress.
Precaution, vigilance urged by state as migratory birds return to the Hawaiian Islands
As migratory birds begin their seasonal return to Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity are reminding residents, particularly people who keep backyard poultry or other birds, to take precautions to reduce the risk of avian influenza and other infectious diseases.
Tropical Storm Lala: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau now under hurricane watch
The center of Tropical Storm Lala was about 365 miles east-southeast of Hilo and moving west-northwest near 12 mph toward Hilo as of 5 a.m. Friday.
Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund and authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed.
Big Island News
Coast Guard will again increase port conditions as Tropical Storm Lala approaches state
Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands should seek sheltered waters and anticipate additional restrictions and possible port closures as weather conditions progress.
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Maui News
Mokulele Airlines expands inter-island fleet with three new aircraft
Mokulele Airlines added three new Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft to its inter-island fleet Thursday. Airline staff hosted blessing ceremonies on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, and in Honolulu to launch the expansion.
Hawai‘i County plans to open shelters as Lala takes aim at Big Island
Several county facilities and services will also be closed or suspended during the weekend because of the storm; University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hawai'i Community College facilities and activities also impacted by approaching tropical cyclone.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 14, 2026
Increased trade winds combined with dry conditions will elevate the fire weather threat for today. Occasional showers will favor windward and mauka areas today...
Dept. of Land and Natural Resources prepares for Lala by clearing stream channels, ensuring dam safety
With Tropical Storm Lala on approach and a hurricane watch in effect for Hawaiʻi Island and surrounding waters, the Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to prepare communities across the state for severe weather.
