Brown Water Advisories for Island of Kauai, Several Oahu Beaches From Kona Storm

Hawaii shuts down as powerful storm pummels islands

Much of Hawaii is shut down today as the state braces for the worst of this week’s powerful Kona-low storm that is expected to bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and flooding, plus 45-mph sustained winds and damaging gusts of up to 60 mph. The National Weather Serv­ice is forecasting that the islands can see up to 15 inches of rain in the next three days, but said that the downpours will likely come in waves, not as a constant onslaugh…

Shelter opens as Kona storm brings dangerous wind, surf to West Oahu

Along the Waianae Coast, surf was high and dangerous with brown water visible.

Hawaii shuts down as powerful storm pummels islands | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Much of Hawaii is shut down today as the state braces for the worst of this week’s powerful Kona-low storm that is expected to bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and flooding, plus 45-mph sustained winds and damaging gusts of up to 60 mph.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi, city officials discuss Kona storm impacts on Oʻahu

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and other City and County of Honolulu emergency officials are discussing the severe weather hitting Oʻahu in a press conference.

Hawaiʻi Storm Update: Forecast, Schools, Closures, Shelters, More

Latest news from officials on the Kona low storm passing over Hawaiʻi amid concerns of flooding and high winds.

Brown water advisories for Island of Kauai, several Oahu beaches from Kona storm

Heavy rain from the Kona storm has led to brown water on Oahu and Kauai, therefore residents and visitors are advised to avoid any stormwater runoff in the area.