Tropical Storm Pena, High Surf Expected to Impact Maui This Weekend
Tropical Storm Pena is passing well south of the islands but will bring showers to windward Maui through Saturday. A second tropical system and a strong north-northwest swell may bring additional impacts Sunday into early next week. Tropical Storm Pena formed southeast of Hawaii Island and is expected to stay south of the islands, but […]
Maui County Clears 115 Acres of Fire-Prone Land Above Launiupoko Homes
Maui County has begun a multi-phase vegetation and debris removal project at Kapūʻali (Cut Mountain) in Launiupoko to reduce wildfire risk to nearby homes, infrastructure, and a beach park. The project, led by the Maui Emergency Management Agency, is expected to wrap up by early 2027. Hand crews and heavy equipment will clear brush, invasive […]
Hawaiian Electric Warns of Possible Maui Power Shutoffs Due to Fire Risk
Multiple outlets reported that Hawaiian Electric has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) watch for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island through Sunday, citing high winds and dry conditions that elevate wildfire risk. The watch does not guarantee shutoffs will occur, but the utility is urging customers to prepare for possible extended outages. Hawaiian Electric […]
Maui County Launches 115-Acre Wildfire Clearing Project Near Lahaina Bypass
Multiple sources report that the Maui Emergency Management Agency is beginning a wildfire risk reduction project on county-owned land in Launiupoko starting November 9. The effort targets approximately 115 acres at Kapū’ali (‘Cut Mountain’), a site that has seen a dozen fires since early 2024, with the goal of creating defensible space for nearby communities […]
Tropical Rainstorm Olana Triggers Flash Flooding, Road Closures Across Maui
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Tropical Rainstorm Olana is bringing dangerous flash flooding, heavy rainfall, and landslide risks to Maui County through Friday, October 29. Maui County faces the highest threat among Hawaiian islands, with active road closures and an emergency evacuation site already opened in Hāna. Tropical Rainstorm Olana — a system that […]
Flood Advisory Hits East Maui, Road Closures Reported in Hana
Heavy rainfall triggered a flood advisory for eastern Maui on October 28, with road closures and an evacuation site opened in Hana. Rain rates reached up to 2.5 inches per hour in areas including Hana, Kipahulu, and Haleakala National Park. Eastern Maui was placed under a flood advisory until 11:30 p.m., covering Hana, Kipahulu, Nahiku, […]
Flood Watch Active for Maui County Through Wednesday Night
A flood watch is in effect for Maui County through late Wednesday night due to a band of tropical moisture bringing heavy rain, flash flooding risk, and possible thunderstorms. Rain may linger into Thursday and Friday, with county emergency teams on standby. The National Weather Service expects the heaviest rainfall late Tuesday night through midday […]
Flood Watch in Effect for Maui Through Wednesday Night
A weather trough bringing heavy tropical moisture is triggering a Flood Watch for all main Hawaiian Islands, with Maui County among the highest-risk areas. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage are possible through late Wednesday night. A Flood Watch is in effect from 6 AM today through late Wednesday night across all main Hawaiian […]
Maui Flood Watch Tuesday–Wednesday: County Urges Residents and Visitors to Prepare
A statewide Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night as heavy tropical moisture moves over Hawaii, with Maui County among the areas at highest risk for flash flooding. County officials are urging residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for potential power outages. A National Weather Service Flood Watch […]
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flash Flooding Possible for Maui Next Week
A significant weather system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding to Maui and other Hawaiian islands Tuesday through Thursday of next week. Flood Watches are expected to be issued statewide as the event approaches. Maui County is under a First Alert Weather Day designation for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday […]