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Latest Hurricane Stories

Satellite image of the remnant low that was tropical cyclone Fausto north of Hawaii.

Fausto now a remnant low as it passes north of Hawaiian Islands

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 4:45 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Fausto's circulation will block the trade winds, with hot and humid conditions expected.
Officials say that ideally, families should have anywhere from seven to 14 days worth of goods...

Residents urged to prepare as Hurricane Fausto approaches Hawaii

Updated: Jul. 25, 2026 at 2:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The current forecast track has Fausto tracking just north of the islands sometime Tuesday into Wednesday.
Amid the roaring, rushing sounds of heavy rain, those caught in the path of the historic Kona...

‘We felt hollow’: Otake Camp flood survivors urge preparedness

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
For the survivors, the terrifying sounds of that night will never leave them.
After natural disasters, residents often see community groups mobilize faster than government...

Why preparation matters when disaster response is delayed

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM HST
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By Guy Hagi and HNN Staff
After disasters, community help often arrives first. Officials say there are practical reasons government response can take time.
Last July’s tsunami warning saw traffic gridlock in urban Honolulu as thousands tried to leave...

Shelter in place or evacuate? How to increase your chances for survival in a hurricane

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
If your home isn't a safe place to hunker down, there are other options to consider — with public shelters being a last resort.
The HNN First Alert Weather Team sought out to imagine what a landfall of a modern major...

What would a major hurricane landfall in Hawaii look like today?

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM HST
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By Drew Davis and HNN Staff
In this thought experiment, a category 4 hurricane approaches Oahu from the south and the eye of the storm is set to pass over Pearl Harbor.
First Alert Forecast: Light winds will persist through Friday, stronger winds expected over...
First Alert Forecast: Light winds will persist through Friday, stronger winds expected over the weekend
More high level clouds will make for pretty sunsets and sunrises
First Alert Forecast:Trades slow down and a few more trade showers
First Alert Forecast: Light trade winds with scattered showers expected to linger through...
First Alert Forecast: Light trade winds with scattered showers expected to linger through Thursday
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Sinlaku claimed 17 lives and displaced thousands, making it the deadliest storm in Micronesia...

What Hawaii can learn from Super Typhoon Sinlaku

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
After Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s deadly hit in the Marianas, meteorologists say isolated islands like Hawaiʻi should prepare for longer, stronger storms.
Getting ready for hurricane season? Here are simple steps for multi-generational households:...

How to build a hurricane kit: Tips to help your family prepare for emergencies

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM HST
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By Billy V
Getting ready for hurricane season? Here are simple steps for multi-generational households: stock up early, waterproof key documents, assign roles and make a meet-up plan.
Hurricane season is underway, and emergency preparedness kits should be revisited.

Are you prepared? Active hurricane season prompts emergency kit reminders

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
Officials say that ideally, families should have anywhere from seven to 14 days worth of goods stored and ready to go.
Senior Chief Patrick Lowther says preparation for hurricane season is ongoing.

Navy helicopter squadron prepares for busy hurricane season

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Hurricane season starts Monday with forecasters predicting as many as 13 tropical cyclones in the central Pacific in the coming months.
Satellite image of Hurricane Kiko, which passed just north of the Hawaiian Islands as as...

Active, above-normal hurricane season predicted for eastern and central Pacific

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
NOAA says there's a high probability of 5 to 13 tropical cyclones in the central Pacific this season.
Albizia limbs frame a home in Aiea Heights.

Albizia trees pose major threat in hurricane season

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
With hurricane season approaching, property owners are removing albizia trees that grow tall quickly and are prone to failure in high winds.
The remnants of former hurricane Kiko are seeing passing north of Kauai and Oahu Wednesday...

Kiko weakens into a remnant low north of Hawaii

Updated: Sep. 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
The once-powerful hurricane weakened rapidly as it neared the islands.
Hawaii County, federal and state officials are tracking Hurricane Kiko and preparing for...

Hawaii Island braces for Hurricane Kiko impacts

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alamedo, civil defense, federal and state officials are tracking the storm and preparing for flooding, power outages, damaging surf and strong winds.
Hurricane Henriette is shown well north of Hawaii as it continues to move to the northwest.

Hurricane Henriette maintaining strength as it passes well north of Hawaii

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
The hurricane will have no direct impact on the islands.
Satellite imagery of Tropical Storm Iona and the remnants of former tropical storm Keli.

Iona now a tropical storm, Keli dissipates into a trough; no threats to Hawaii

Updated: Jul. 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
The systems were the first two named tropical cyclones of the Central Pacific hurricane season.
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Hurricanes in Hawaii

‘We felt hollow’: Otake Camp flood survivors urge preparedness
Why preparation matters when disaster response is delayed
Shelter in place or evacuate? How to increase your chances for survival in a hurricane
What would a major hurricane landfall in Hawaii look like today?
What Hawaii can learn from Super Typhoon Sinlaku
How to build a hurricane kit: Tips to help your family prepare for emergencies
Understanding hurricane categories and wind speeds
HNN meteorologists Jennifer Robbins, Drew Davis answer your hurricane questions
How to use Hawaii News Now's First Alert Weather app
Here’s everything you should have in your emergency hurricane supply kit

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Joseph Tauilemua, 20, is a pre-trial felon charged with robbery in the second degree. Staff...

Authorities search for escaped inmate in Kalihi

Updated: 16 minutes ago
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By HNN Staff
The Honolulu Police Department received a report around 9:45 a.m. that Joseph Tauilemua, 20, had escaped from Oahu Community Correctional Center.
Road work is expected to extend through the end of the week along Haleko Road, around Pua Loke...

Lihue road work extended through Friday

Updated: 21 minutes ago
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By HNN Staff
Road work is expected to extend through the end of the week along Haleko Road, around Pua Loke Street, in Lihue.
The 22nd Annual Korean Festival Hawaii festival celebrates Korean heritage through food,...

Korean Festival brings K-pop, food, fashion to Kapiolani Park

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The 22nd Annual Korean Festival Hawaii takes place Saturday, Aug. 8, and will feature local Korean food, live performances, and a hanbok fashion show.
Maui police said they responded to the report at approximately 8:08 a.m. on Hoowaiwai Loop.

Maui police arrest Wailuku man after barricade incident

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A 36-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself inside a residence, prompting a nearby school to initiate safety protocols.
Rolland Briar while visiting Pearl Harbor. (File photo)

Pearl Harbor survivor Rolland Briar dies at 104

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
One of the last survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack died at the age of 104 Saturday.
A female kiwikiu on Maui. (File photo)

Endangered Maui bird benefits from $200M celebrity push

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Maui's Kiwikiu is among 100 species to benefit from $200 million in funds from Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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