Tropical Depression Moke to Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Maui Through Monday
Former Tropical Storm Moke has weakened to a tropical depression but is still expected to bring 1–6 inches of rain and gusty winds to Maui through Monday before dissipating Tuesday. Eastern Maui could see 3–6 inches of rainfall, while western Maui is forecast to receive 1–2 inches through Monday. A wind advisory was in effect […]
Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Maui After Gov. Seeks Federal Aid Post-Lala
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Governor Josh Green has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala’s damage across Hawaii, while a second storm, Tropical Storm Moke, is now tracking south of the islands. The dual-storm situation has state and county agencies operating on two fronts — continuing Lala recovery while preparing for […]
Tropical Storm Moke Prompts Statewide DOT Storm Prep; Maui Roads on Watch
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation is mobilizing crews statewide ahead of Tropical Storm Moke, clearing drainage and debris from roads and bridges. On Maui, Crater Road remains closed through early next week and airports are on standby. Crater Road (Route 378) remains closed to the public from milepost 2.5 and is expected to reopen early next […]
Gov. Green Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration for Maui After Hurricane Lala
Multiple sources report that Governor Josh Green has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala’s impact across Hawaii, including Maui County. The request seeks federal assistance to address storm damage and support communities as a second storm, Tropical Storm Moke, approaches. Gov. Green signed a formal request to the White House for a […]
National Guard Wraps Kauaʻi/Oʻahu Ops, Continues Maui Recovery After Lala
The Hawaii National Guard is winding down its Tropical Cyclone Lala response statewide but remains active in Maui and Hawaii counties, where teams completed 11 damage assessments on Maui. The Guard is also pre-positioning assets ahead of a new weather system expected this weekend. HING completed 11 comprehensive storm damage assessments in Maui County with […]
Hurricane Lala Batters Maui: Power Restored, but Homes and Farms Damaged
Multiple outlets including Hawaii News Now, Hawaii Public Radio, and Yahoo News reported on the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, which struck Maui over the weekend causing widespread power outages, structural damage, and agricultural losses. Power has been fully restored to Maui customers, but upcountry communities like Haiku and Olinda Road saw significant destruction to homes, […]
Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Maui With Rain and Flooding This Weekend
Multiple sources report that Maui County is preparing for Tropical Storm Moke, expected to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands late this weekend into Monday, bringing potential heavy rain and flooding. The storm arrives less than a week after Tropical Storm Lala caused damage still being addressed by county crews. Emergency management officials are urging […]
Hurricane Lala Leaves Maui With Power Outages, Downed Trees, and Debris Cleanup
Multiple outlets reported that Hurricane Lala, which passed south of the Hawaiian islands as a Category 1 storm on Saturday, caused significant disruption on Maui including widespread power outages, downed trees, and communication failures. While the Big Island bore the brunt of the storm, Maui experienced winds up to 70 mph, property damage, and road […]
Hurricane Lala Leaves Thousands of Maui Customers Without Power
Multiple sources report that Tropical Storm/Hurricane Lala struck Hawaii on August 16, 2026, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers across the state, including significant outages on Maui. The storm caused widespread damage statewide, and Hawaiian Electric warned that some customers — particularly in rural areas — should prepare for extended or multi-week […]
Tropical Cyclone Lala Disrupts Maui Transit, Events on Aug. 15
Tropical Cyclone Lala is causing event postponements and significant reductions to public transportation across Maui County on August 15, 2026. Bus services, paratransit, and interisland shuttles are operating on modified or suspended schedules as the storm approaches. Maui Bus fixed-route and commuter services to West and South Maui are suspended Saturday, with most routes ending […]