Green Officially Closes State Agencies as Kona Low Hits Islands

Green officially closes state agencies as Kona low hits islands

Governor Josh Green, M.D. announced closures for all public and charter schools and state offices on Oʻahu, Kaua‘i and in Maui County on Friday, March 13, due to severe weather expected across the islands.

Hawaiʻi Storm Shutters Schools, State Offices As Weather Expected To Worsen

Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency order as winds and flooding from a Kona low storm threaten major population centers.

Governor declares emergency as catastrophic storm threatens entire state: 'It's going to be … rough'

Officials in Hawai'i began preparing for a perilous week when an intense storm system was forecast to bring destructive winds, thunderstorms, and flooding to multiple islands, the Guardian reported on March 10. What's happening? Governor Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation ahead of what the National Weather Service described as a "large and powerful kona storm" expected to impact the state throughout the second week of March. "It's going…

Gov. Green: State offices, UH campuses and public schools on Oahu, Kauai and Maui to close Friday | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

All state offices, University of Hawaii campuses and public schools including charter schools on Oahu, Kauai and Maui will be closed Friday as a strong storm system and high winds continue to pound the state, Gov. Josh Green and other state officials announced today.

Schools Closed: Update On Hawaiʻi Island Storm Closures

HAWAIʻI - All public schools and state offices will be closed Friday on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi AND Hawaiʻi island.

Oahu Emergency Alert: “Life-Threatening” Kona Storm Intensifies; Schools Closed Friday

HONOLULU, HI — A massive and slow-moving Kona Low storm system has prompted the closure of all public schools across Oahu, Kauai, and Maui Nui for Friday, March 13, 2026. Governor Josh Green has issued two emergency proclamations as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of a “high-impact” weather pattern capable of producing over 20 inches of rain in some areas before the storm begins to lift next Monday. As of Friday morning, the entire isla…