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Hurricane Preparedness:

Kaipo Popa secures plywood to protect windows on a home in preparation for Hurricane Lane,...

Hurricane evacuation information for residents across Hawaii

As dangerous storms near, civil defense officials across the state will make decisions about whether to open emergency shelters.
Hurricane Iniki remains the most destructive natural disaster to ever hit Hawaii. Here are...

A look at tropical cyclones that have impacted Hawaii over the years

From Hiki to Iniki to Lane, a brief history of the storms that have caused damage in Hawaii.
Ray Gohill, owner of the Sahara Motel, does some last minute boarding up of his windows...

Preparing your home for a hurricane should happen before the storm nears

Homeowners should fortify their properties from top to bottom, a process that can finished in as little as a few days.
Workers stack sandbags in front of a closed store in preparation for Hurricane Lane, Thursday,...

Here’s what to do before, during and after a hurricane hits

Even if a hurricane isn’t currently threatening Hawaii, knowing what to do when that time comes could help keep you and your family safe.

Here’s everything you should have in your emergency hurricane supply kit

Unsure what to stock your emergency kits with? Here’s what the emergency response authorities say you should have on hand.
A NESDIS satellite image of Hurricane Lane near Hawaii in August 2018, provided by NOAA.

Levels of alert: The difference between a hurricane watch and warning

With almost all weather events, there are different levels of alerts issued by forecasters. Here's the breakdown of how to tell them apart.
Surf is expected to rise to 20 to 30 feet along north shores and 15 to 20 feet for west shores.
High surf warning remains in effect as waves to 50 feet remain possible overnight for north shores
Biggest surf of the season forecast for the next 36-48 hours. Life threatening, dangerous...
First Alert Forecast: HUGE surf expected on Sunday
High Surf Warnings on north and west facing shores will continue until 6 PM Sunday.
First Alert Forecast: XXL surf expected on Sunday
First Alert Forecast: Giant surf continues through the weekend with light winds and mostly dry...
First Alert Forecast: Giant surf continues through the weekend with light winds and mostly dry conditions
High Surf Warnings for most islands will last until 6 AM Saturday.
First Alert Forecast: Monster surf expected this weekend
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Continuing Coverage:

With the end approaching on November 30th, officials at NOAA and the NWS have released their...

Hurricane Season 2024 considered “Below Average” in the Central Pacific

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 9:08 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
The Central Pacific Basin only saw two official tropical cyclones this year, Hurricane Hone and Hurricane Gilma.
First Alert Weather 101: Hurricane formation

First Alert Weather 101: How do hurricanes form?

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 2:01 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
Hurricanes are an incredible example of the power of the atmosphere. How are they formed?
Tropical Storms Gilma and Hector

Gilma, Hector dissipate, but remnants could still bring wet weather to Hawaiian islands

Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 8:42 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
The tropical storms are expected to bring another round of wet weather.
Forecasters are tracking tropical storms Carlotta, Daniel and Emilia in the Eastern Pacific.

First Alert: Multiple tropical cyclones churning in the Eastern Pacific

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 3:39 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
According to the current forecasts, none of the four named tropical storms should impact the islands.
Hurricane Dora at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

WATCH: HNN ‘First Alert Hurricane Season’ special offers preparation tips, expert advice

Updated: Jun. 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Forecasters are predicting “below normal” activity this hurricane season.
Being prepared for a hurricane

Prepping an emergency hurricane kit? It will probably cost you more this year

Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM HST
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By Jonathan Masaki
Now's the time to get prepared, emergency management officials say.
The National Weather Service will hold a news conference Tuesday to release its outlook for...

Central Pacific expected to see ‘below normal’ activity in upcoming hurricane season

Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials warn it only takes one storm to leave behind a trail of damage.
Hurricane season in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans officially starts on June 1.

Hurricane season in the Pacific is on the horizon. Here’s what to look out for

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 10:47 AM HST
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By Drew Davis
Hurricane season in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans officially starts on June 1.
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected to linger through Thursday

First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected to linger through Thursday

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 5:01 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected to linger through Thursday
Weakening Tropical Storm Kenneth appeared as a swirl of clouds far to the east of Hawaii on...

Tropical Storm Kenneth dissipates east of Hawaii

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:21 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Any remaining remnants are not expected to affect Hawaii's weather.
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Hurricanes in Hawaii

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Surf is expected to rise to 20 to 30 feet along north shores and 15 to 20 feet for west shores.

High surf warning remains in effect as waves to 50 feet remain possible overnight for north shores

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez and HNN Staff
Waves of 30 to 40 feet are expected Saturday and rise further on Sunday.
Sunday evening surf forecast

Sunday evening surf forecast

Updated: 5 hours ago
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Sunday evening surf forecast
Loved ones of a woman who was killed just before Christmas last year hold a celebration of life

Supporting domestic violence victims as loved ones mark one year since the death of Theresa Cachuela

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Cachuela’s family continue to fight for stricter laws to protect domestic violence victims and prevent gun violence.
He received 135.8 points as well as the highest-scoring wave of the competition.

It’s official: Landon McNamara has won the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Updated: 7 hours ago
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He received 135.8 points as well as the highest-scoring wave of the competition.
Landon McNamara won the 2024 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational on Dec. 22, 2024.

Hawaii surfer Landon McNamara wins the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Landon McNamara won the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational with 135.8 points. He also had the highest-scoring wave of the competition.
‘Not too bad’: North Shore residents see less traffic headaches for ‘The Eddie’ surf competition

‘Not too bad’: North Shore residents see less traffic headaches for ‘The Eddie’ surf competition

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
Thousands of spectators were up before dawn Sunday morning, making their way to Waimea Bay for ‘The Eddie’ surfing competition.
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