Tropical Storm Conditions Expected on Maui Saturday with 60mph Gusts
A tropical storm is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 60 mph across all parts of Maui on Saturday, August 15. Conditions are already deteriorating island-wide on Friday with scattered showers and strong northeast winds. Tropical storm conditions are expected island-wide on Saturday, affecting West Side, South Side, North Shore, Central […]
Tropical Storm Lala Threatens Maui This Weekend With Heavy Rain and Wind
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and approach Hawaii this weekend. Maui County is currently under a tropical storm watch, with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf anticipated. A tropical storm watch is in effect for all of Maui County, including Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Lala is forecast to […]
Tropical Storm Lala Threatens Maui This Weekend with Rain, Wind, and Surf
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, with a tropical storm watch currently in effect for Maui County. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous surf are likely to impact Maui this weekend. A tropical storm watch is in effect for all of Maui County, including Maui, Lanai, Molokai, […]
Hawaiian Electric Urges Maui Customers to Prep for Approaching Storm
Hawaiian Electric is warning Hawaii residents, including those on Maui, to prepare for a storm expected to impact the islands as early as Saturday. The utility is advising customers to stock supplies, review emergency plans, and monitor weather forecasts closely. A storm could affect Maui as early as Saturday, prompting Hawaiian Electric to issue preparation […]
State Deploys Free Mental Health Counselors Across Maui After June Floods
Hawaii’s Department of Health launched Project Ho’oulu, a free outreach-based crisis counseling program for flood survivors across Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Oahu. Thirteen counselors are currently serving Maui County communities, including Central, South, and West Maui. Project Ho’oulu has been active since June 12, 2026, sending crisis counselors directly into flood-affected neighborhoods, shelters, schools, and […]
Puunene Brush Fire Extinguished Within 30 Minutes on August 11
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued two alerts covering a brush fire that broke out and was quickly contained in Central Maui on August 11, 2026. Both alerts confirm the fire started and was extinguished within roughly half an hour, with no reported evacuations. A brush fire was reported at 10:03 AM on August 11, […]
Tropical Storm Lala Threatens Maui This Weekend — Prepare Now
Multiple sources, including Maui County’s emergency management agency and national weather outlets, are reporting that a developing tropical system has a 90% chance of becoming a cyclone and is expected to reach Maui by Saturday. Maui County and the Big Island face the highest rainfall risk, and officials are urging residents and property owners to […]
Potential Tropical System Could Threaten Maui by Next Weekend
Scattered showers are expected on Maui Sunday, while a tropical wave southeast of Hawaii has an 80% chance of development and may approach the islands next weekend. Models are split on the track, so residents should monitor forecasts closely. Windward and mauka areas of Maui face the best chance of showers Sunday, with some heavier […]
Tropical Depression Threatens Hawaii With Rain, Flooding, and Winds This Weekend
Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane as it tracks toward the Hawaiian Islands late this week. Heavy rainfall, flooding, mudslides, and wind and wave impacts are expected to affect Maui Sunday into Monday. The system is expected to gradually strengthen to a high-end tropical storm or […]
Hawaiian Electric Monitoring Maui for Possible Wildfire Power Shutoffs
Hawaiian Electric is watching West Maui, ʻŌmaʻopio, Pūlehu, and Māʻalaea for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs as strong winds persist through early Sunday. No shutoffs had been initiated as of Saturday evening, but conditions could change at any time. A wind advisory is in effect for most of Hawaiʻi through 6 a.m. Sunday, prompting wildfire […]