High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Maui Shores Through Weekend
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores across Hawaii, with surf reaching 8–12 feet and potential extension through the weekend. A small craft advisory also remains in effect for Maui County waters due to strong east winds. South-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands are under a High Surf Advisory, with waves of […]
Hurricane Fausto Approaching Hawaii; Maui Officials Urge Preparedness
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Fausto is tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands and expected to arrive early-to-mid next week, with forecasters anticipating it will weaken to a tropical storm before reaching the islands. No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Maui County, but officials are urging residents and property owners to prepare now. […]
Maui Surf Outlook: High Surf Advisory Possible Monday–Tuesday
South swell conditions are expected to build significantly this weekend into early next week, with potential High Surf Advisory levels Monday and Tuesday. A secondary south-southwest swell is forecast to arrive Thursday, keeping surf elevated through next weekend. A moderate south swell is forecast to build Sunday through early next week, potentially reaching High Surf […]
March 2026 Floods Expose Hawaii’s Deep Infrastructure and Climate Gaps
A series of severe Kona low storms in March 2026 caused historic flooding across Hawaii, including Maui, with infrastructure repair costs exceeding $1 billion. A Columbia analysis finds the state systemically underprepared across infrastructure, insurance, and economic resilience. Maui was among the islands impacted by the March 2026 flooding, which was Hawaii’s worst since 2004. […]
East Waiko Road Brush Fire Contained by Maui Crews Wednesday Evening
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on the evening of July 16, 2026. The fire was fully extinguished by 9:25 PM, with no evacuations ultimately required. A brush fire was reported at 7:54 PM near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on July 16, 2026. […]
Maui Recruits Ham Radio Volunteers Ahead of Active Hurricane Season
Maui County is working to expand its pool of licensed amateur radio operators before hurricane season, starting with a free public training event at UH Maui College. Ham radio provides a communication backup when phones, cellular, and internet services go down during emergencies. Maui County hosted a free all-day ham radio demonstration and licensing event […]
Maui County Tallies $100M in Kona Low Storm Damage Across All Districts
Multiple sources report that Maui County has assessed approximately $100 million in damage from the March Kona Low storms, affecting 92 county-owned infrastructure locations island-wide. Combined with the ongoing $2.36 billion in wildfire recovery needs, the county now faces a total known recovery burden of roughly $2.47 billion. Officials note the current fiscal year budget […]
South Shore Surf Advisory: Waves Up to 14 Feet Expected Through Tuesday
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian islands through Tuesday morning, with waves expected to reach 10-14 feet and impact popular beaches including areas of Maui’s Kaanapali coast. Waves will peak at 10-14 feet on south shores Sunday afternoon, with west shores reaching 7-10 feet. Kaanapali coast on Maui […]
Kihei Road Closures Due to Large South Swell Impact Traffic
Major roads in the Kihei area are closed due to a large south swell affecting the coastline. The closures include South Kihei Road at North Kihei Road and South Kihei Road at Uwapo Road. South Kihei Road at North Kihei Road intersection is closed due to large south swell conditions. South Kihei Road at Uwapo […]
High Surf Warning and King Tides Threaten Coastal Flooding Through Tuesday
Dangerous waves are hitting south-facing shores with warning-level surf expected through Monday, while King Tides create risk of minor coastal flooding in vulnerable areas through Tuesday. South-facing beaches face warning-level surf with dangerous waves peaking tonight through Monday. King Tides combined with large swells create double threat for minor coastal flooding through Tuesday. Low-lying coastal […]