Olowalu Fire 95% Contained; West Maui Power Restored After Hurricane Nolo
Multiple sources report that a brush fire that broke out in Olowalu on September 26 amid Hurricane Nolo’s strong winds is now 95% contained, and the mandatory evacuation order for the area was lifted early Monday morning. Nearly 10,000 West Maui customers lost power over the weekend due to the storm, with outages stretching from […]
Four Lahaina Schools Stay Closed After Hurricane Nolo Due to Outages and Active Fire
Multiple sources report that most Maui and Hawaiʻi Island public schools reopened September 28 following precautionary closures ahead of Hurricane Nolo, but four Lahaina-area campuses remain closed. The ongoing Olowalu brush fire, widespread power outages in West Maui, and concerns about reliable water service are preventing those schools from resuming normal operations. The Hawaii State […]
Hurricane Nolo Tracking Away from Maui; Tropical Storm Watch Lifted
The Tropical Storm Watch for Maui has been canceled as Hurricane Nolo shifts westward and is expected to remain well south of the main Hawaiian Islands. Gusty winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf conditions still pose risks through the weekend. The Tropical Storm Watch for Maui has been canceled as Nolo’s track keeps its center […]
Hurricane Lala Drove Record August Rainfall Across Maui County
Hurricane Lala brought historically high rainfall to Maui County in August, with some gauges recording six to ten times their typical monthly totals. County officials estimate Lala caused at least $10–$15 million in damage. Hurricane Lala struck August 14–17, driving well-above-average rainfall at nearly every monitoring site across Maui County. West Wailuaiki Stream gauge recorded […]
Brush Fire Near Hana Hwy & Hookele St Contained Within 17 Minutes
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire that broke out near the intersection of Hana Highway and Hookele Street on September 25, 2026. The fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. HST and confirmed contained by fire command at 1:37 p.m. HST. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation. Brush […]
Maui-Wide Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday
A two-day weather system is bringing breezy to windy conditions, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms across all Maui regions through Friday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible island-wide, particularly on the North Shore and Upcountry. All Maui regions face 40–100% rain chances today and Friday, with isolated thunderstorms likely across the island. North Shore has the […]
Strengthening Tropical System Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flooding This Week
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is forecast to become a hurricane and approach Hawaii later this week, bringing heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds to Maui. A Flood Watch is already in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi. A Flood Watch is currently in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi as moisture […]
Haiku Family Awaits Major Disaster Declaration After Lala Flooding
A Haiku family suffered over $100,000 in flood damage from Tropical Storm Lala and is waiting on federal aid as Hawaii awaits President Trump’s decision on a major disaster declaration. An emergency declaration has been approved, but a separate major disaster declaration is needed to unlock broader recovery assistance. A Haiku homeowner sustained more than […]
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flooding Through Weekend
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Saturday as it passes south of the Big Island, bringing significant rainfall and flood risk to Maui through the weekend. A Flood Watch is in effect for Maui County until 6 p.m. Saturday. Maui could receive 8–12 inches of rain, with isolated totals […]
Developing Storm Nolo May Bring Heavy Rain to Maui and Big Island by Week’s End
Hawaii News Now is tracking a developing tropical system that could become Tropical Storm Nolo and bring significant rainfall to Maui County and the Big Island later this week. The National Hurricane Center has assigned the system a high probability of development, with potential impacts beginning as early as Wednesday and intensifying Thursday into Friday. […]