Maui County and state officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for an above-normal hurricane season that began June 1, as reported by multiple sources. NOAA forecasters predict 5-13 tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific basin with a 70% chance of above-normal activity through November 30.
- Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, 2026, with forecasters predicting 5-13 tropical cyclones including tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes
- NOAA weather service reports 70% chance of above-normal hurricane activity for the Central Pacific basin
- Moderate to strong El Niño conditions expected, which typically increase tropical cyclone activity in Hawaii’s region
- Maui County has stationed MEMA specialists on Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi and in Hāna over the past two years to improve emergency response coordination
- Governor Josh Green proclaimed May as Hurricane Awareness and Preparedness Month (Governor of Hawaii)
- Hawaii National Guard stands ready to support response efforts when called upon (Governor of Hawaii)
Sources
- Maui County: Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions
- Maui Now: Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions
- Governor of Hawaii: Hawaiʻi Kicks Off Hurricane Season with Statewide Preparedness Push
- Mauirecovers: News: Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions
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