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 […]
Two Pacific Hurricanes Threaten Hawaii with Wind, Rain Through Labor Day Weekend
Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands as a major hurricane Wednesday into Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. A second storm, Hurricane Karina, is tracking toward the region and may pose additional concerns through the holiday weekend. Hurricane Lowell is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Wednesday […]
Hurricane Lowell Sends Dangerous Surf Toward Hawaii, No Wind Threat Expected
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell is tracking hundreds of miles south of Hawaii and will not bring wind or rain to the islands, but is generating life-threatening surf and rip current conditions beginning this week. No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect. Hurricane Lowell, with 145 mph winds, is passing approximately 470 miles southeast […]
Twin Hurricanes Lowell and Karina Prompt Maui Preparedness Warning
Multiple sources including Maui County, Maui Now, Mauirecovers, and Hawaii News Now are reporting that two hurricanes — Lowell and Karina — are tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands, prompting officials to urge residents and visitors to prepare. The National Weather Service has flagged above-average forecast uncertainty due to multiple interacting weather systems. Mayor Richard Bissen […]