Hurricane Lowell Impacts Ease on Maui; Kauaʻi Still Faces Closures
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lowell brought coastal flooding, road closures, and temporary shelter sites to Maui, but conditions have improved enough for schools and government offices to reopen Wednesday, Sept. 9. Maui County closed temporary service sites by the evening of Sept. 8 as the NWS Flood Watch expired and the storm weakened. Kauaʻi […]
Maui Farmers Face Back-to-Back Storm Damage as Two More Systems Approach
Maui agricultural producers are still recovering from March Kona low flooding and August Hurricane Lala damage when Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are forecast to arrive this week. Farmers report severe crop losses, soil erosion, and infrastructure damage compounding across multiple storm events in 2026. Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are approaching Maui […]
Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf Warning to Maui South Shores Through Tuesday
Hurricane Lowell is generating dangerous surf across all Hawaiian Islands, with Maui County’s south-facing shores expected to see waves of 12 to 16 feet Monday afternoon and evening. High Surf Warnings are in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday. High Surf Warnings are active for the south shores of all Hawaiian Islands, including Maui County, through […]
Hurricane Lowell Forces Multiple Road Closures Across Maui
Multiple sources including Maui County and Maui Now report that Hurricane Lowell’s impacts triggered widespread road closures across Maui beginning the evening of September 7 and into September 8, 2026. High surf and debris on roadways forced closures on several major routes in Kihei, Lahaina, and along the West Maui coastline. Front Street is closed […]
Hurricane Lowell Forces West Maui School Closures Along Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Four West Maui schools closed Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to unsafe travel conditions on Honoapiʻilani Highway in the Olowalu area caused by Hurricane Lowell. The closures affect Lahaina-area campuses; all other Maui County schools remained open. Storm impacts made Honoapiʻilani Highway unsafe near Olowalu, cutting off access to four West Maui schools for buses, staff, […]
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Across Maui Through Tuesday
A high-rain weather system is bringing frequent showers, isolated thunderstorms, and locally heavy rainfall to all parts of Maui on September 7–8, 2026. Rain chances range from 70–100% island-wide, with breezy to windy conditions expected. All Maui regions face 90–100% rain chances today, with locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms possible. Winds will be breezy […]
Maui Trains Firefighters and Volunteers to Assess Home Wildfire Risk
The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization and Maui County completed a four-day training program for firefighters and community volunteers to conduct wildfire risk assessments on residential properties. A broader home assessment program for Maui County homeowners is expected to launch later this year. Maui firefighters and community volunteers completed four days of hands-on training in wildfire […]
Kihei Brush Fire Extinguished; Separate Pukalani Structure Fire Also Reported
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued multiple alerts on September 4, 2026 covering two separate fire incidents on Maui. Multiple MEMA alerts documented the Kihei brush fire from initial report through containment, while a separate structure fire was reported in Pukalani the same day. A brush fire broke out at 1:31 PM near Halekuai and […]
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell Threatening Hawaii Early Next Week
Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is tracking toward Hawaii and could bring dangerous winds, heavy rain, storm surge, and surf to the western islands by Monday night. Kauai County faces the most direct risk, with hurricane watches expected to be issued as early as Saturday. Lowell is approximately 610–625 […]
Maui Faces Multiple Hurricane Threats as Lowell, Karina Approach
Multiple sources including Maui County, Maui News, Maui Now, and Mauirecovers reported Thursday that Maui County is simultaneously managing damage from Tropical Storm Lala while bracing for potential impacts from hurricanes Lowell and Karina. Forecasters warn that interacting storm systems are creating higher-than-normal forecast uncertainty, and residents and property owners are urged to stay alert […]