News in Hilo
High wind warning issued for southern, northern Big Island, wind advisory in effect for interior, southeastern areas
Meanwhile Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions that could lead to an increased risk of wildfires throughout its service territories as Hurricane Nolo continues to track westward; public safety power shutoff watch issued.
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 27, 2026
Hurricane Nolo is generating swell that is producing warning level surf along southeast facing shores of the Big Island. This swell combined with strengthening...
UPDATE: Flood watch extended for Big Island as possibility of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding
Areas most at risk for flooding are windward and southeast portions of the island, where the ground remains saturated after recent rains; public should continue monitoring forecasts to take action in the event of flash flooding.
Nolo producing warning level surf along south, southeast shorelines of Big Island
Waves of 12 to 16 feet are forecast through Saturday night along those shores and then breakers of 9 to 12 feet are forecast from Sunday morning through Sunday night for the same shorelines as well as east-facing shores, causing need for high surf advisory.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu postponed because of weather
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
Nolo regains some strength, again becoming Category 2 hurricane while moving away from Big Island
The storm was about 200 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 9 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory update; additional rainfall, high winds, large swell all still possible through the weekend.
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UPDATE: Hurricane watch canceled for Hawaii Island as Nolo moves west
UPDATED 12:25 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health deposit beverage container program to update rates
Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.
Category 2 Hurricane Nolo stationary south of Big Island; bringing tropical storm conditions, large swells
Outer rain bands from the storm already are reaching the Big Island; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and possible tornadoes or water spouts.
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Niihau rode out a storm with faith and little help
HONOLULU — It has been two weeks since Hurricane Lowell brought destructive winds and rain to Kauai, but little is known about how it affected Niihau to the west that was closer to the eye of the storm.