Strong Northeast Winds With Gusts to 50 MPH Expected Across Maui Today

A shipwrecked sailboat along the Maui coastline, a dramatic scene framed by the island’s lush greenery and ocean waves. — Strong Northeast Winds With Gusts to 50 MPH Expected Across Maui Today | Maui Tom's News

Windy conditions with northeast winds gusting up to 50 mph are forecast across Maui today, along with mostly sunny skies and isolated to scattered showers depending on location. West and South Maui will see the strongest winds with gusts up to 50 mph and mostly sunny conditions. North Shore and East Maui areas have a […]

High Winds and Dangerous Surf Hit Maui Through Friday Morning

Big Blue — High Winds and Dangerous Surf Hit Maui Through Friday Morning | Maui Tom's News

Strong northeast trade winds up to 50 mph and dangerous surf up to 10 feet are affecting Maui through Friday morning, with potential for property damage and power outages. Wind advisory active until 6 AM Friday with gusts up to 50 mph that can damage roofs, knock down branches, and cause power outages. High surf […]

Seven Hawaii Towns Including Paia Recognized for Friendliest Communities

Wide view of a colorful souvenir shop with ukuleles, carved wood items, and crafts on display on white walls and shelves.

A travel publication highlighted seven Hawaiian towns known for their welcoming atmosphere, including Maui’s Paia which was recognized for its surf culture, art scene, and visitor-friendly downtown area. Paia on Maui’s North Shore was featured for its walkable downtown, art galleries, and nearby beaches popular with visitors. The town offers attractions like Kaulahao and Baldwin […]

May 20-21 Weather: Sunny Conditions with Breezy Winds Across Maui

Clouds over mountains — May 20-21 Weather: Sunny Conditions with Breezy Winds Across Maui | Maui Tom's News

Clear and sunny weather expected across most of Maui today and Thursday, with breezy northeast winds 10-30 mph and only isolated to scattered showers in some areas. West and South sides will see sunny skies with highs in the low 80s and minimal rain chances. North Shore and East Maui expect more clouds and scattered […]

Maui Surfer Ian Walsh Awards $30K in Scholarships to Local Students

Fruit at a Hawaiian fruit stand — Maui Surfer Ian Walsh Awards $30K in Scholarships to Local Students | Maui Tom's News

Professional surfer Ian Walsh’s Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to eight Maui high school students. The foundation has now distributed $178,750 in scholarships since 2018. Eight local students each received $3,750 scholarships from Walsh’s foundation. The foundation has awarded nearly $179,000 in total scholarships since 2018. Recipients come from multiple Maui high schools […]

Beach Water Quality Report Shows Record Testing at 620 Sites Nationwide

Underwater Tropical Corals Reef and sea fish Red Sea in Egypt — Beach Water Quality Report Shows Record Testing at 620 Sites Nationwide | Maui Tom's News

The Surfrider Foundation released its 2025 Clean Water Report ahead of Memorial Day weekend, documenting extensive water quality testing efforts across American beaches. The report details volunteer-driven programs that monitor beach bacteria and pollution at sites not covered by government agencies. 60 Blue Water Task Force labs processed 10,157 water samples from 620 distinct sampling […]

Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work

Hawaii Route marker signs in Wailuku, Maui. 33 indicates County Route via North Market Street (Should be 330). 32 indicates State Highway Route via Main Street. — Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work | Maui Tom's News

Maui County will shut off water service in parts of Central Maui from 9 p.m. Wednesday May 21 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday May 22 for maintenance work. Water outage affects Kaulawahine Street between W. Kamehameha Avenue and Alehela Place. W. Kamehameha Avenue between Kaulawahine Street and Puunene Avenue also included in outage area. Service interruption […]

EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals

Molokini Crater Recreation Snorkeling — EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals | Maui Tom's News

The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide. EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies. The […]

Breezy Conditions and Scattered Showers Expected Across Maui

Keanae is an unincorporated town in Maui County on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Ke‘anae is a peninsula known best for being one of Hawaii‘s major taro farm growing regions.One of th — Breezy Conditions and Scattered Showers Expected Across Maui | Maui Tom's News

Breezy weather with scattered showers is forecast for Maui today and Tuesday, with the highest chance of rain on the North Shore and East Maui at 50 percent. West and South sides will see mostly sunny skies with isolated showers and temperatures in the low 80s. North Shore and East Maui face scattered showers with […]

Pleasant Conditions Expected Across Maui Through Thursday

Construction site with crane — Pleasant Conditions Expected Across Maui Through Thursday | Maui Tom's News

Mostly sunny and breezy weather continues with scattered light showers in some areas. Good conditions for outdoor activities and guest experiences through Thursday. West and South sides will see mostly sunny skies with minimal rain chances. North Shore and East Maui expect scattered showers with 50% rain probability. Breezy northeast winds of 10-25 mph across […]