WIND ADVISORY

in effect for Portions of Lanai, west and southern Maui, portions of the central valley of Maui, and northern Big Island until 6 AM HST Tuesday (11/3).

HVO is raising the Alert Level for Kīlauea from ADVISORY to WATCH and the Aviation Color Code from YELLOW to ORANGE.

Low-level eruption of lava began at the summit of Kilauea at 11:43 am on November 2 2026. Low-level activity can persist for hours to days before the lava fountain episode begins. Lava Fountain episode 56 is forecast to start between November 2-7.

Today at 11:45 a.m. is the monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System.

Sirens statewide will sound a one-minute attention alert signal.

A test of the live audio broadcast segment of the emergency alert system will be conducted at roughly the same time on TV and s siren tone outside of a test, check your cell phone, TV or radio for emergency information.

Please report siren issues to your county emergency management agency:
Hawaiʻi County - 808-935-0031
Maui County - 808-270-7285
City and County of Honolulu - 808-723-8960
Kauaʻi County - 808-241-1800

This is a reminder that the Statewide All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System will be tested at 11:45 AM HST Monday, November 02, 2026. Sirens will sound for 1 minute. Visit ready.hawaii.gov for more information.

The @NWSHonolulu has EXTENDED the Flash Flood Warning for Kauaʻi until 11:45 pm HST (10/31).

The Flash Flood Warning for Kauaʻi has been EXTENDED until 8:45 pm HST tonight (10/31).

More info at weather.gov/hfo/

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

for the island of Kauai in Kauai County until 2:45 pm HST (10/31).

FLOOD ADVISORY

in effect for the northwest Hamakua coast on Hawaiʻi Island until 1:15 am HST Friday (10/30).

Civil Defense msg: 10-29-2026 04:25 PM NWS issues a Flash Flood Warning for North and South Hilo Districts through this evening. This means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 

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The Flash Flood Warning for East Maui has been EXTENDED until 5:45 pm HST today (10/29).

More info at weather.gov/hfo/

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

for Maui has been extended until 2:45 pm HST today (10/29).

FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Maui remains in effect until 11:45 am HST today (10/29)

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

...in effect for Maui. Radar indicated heavy rain over windward and southeast Maui, falling at a rate of 1 - 2 inches per hour. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown.

More info at weather.gov/hfo/

Morning weather update: A Flood Watch remains in effect through tonight statewide as an additional round of heavy rainfall is expected to pass over the Hawaiian Islands sometime this afternoon. Slow-moving rain cells may anchor on island terrain, causing the potential for flash nd Oʻahu will see most additional rainfall through tonight – up to 6 inches on Maui and Lānaʻi, and  up to 4 inches on Molokaʻi and Oʻahu. Both Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi could still see pockets of heavy rain as the moisture trough passes.
Remain informed through the statewide Flood Watch by subscribing to your local emergency alerts at ready.hawaii.gov and be ready to act if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.
Use caution traveling in heavy rain. Drive defensively, use both headlights and taillights, and avoid floodwater.
Find weather updates at weather.gov/hfo.

Farmers and agricultural families impacted by recent storms are invited to attend Help for Farmers After the Storm, a community outreach event offering information and support for farmers, their farms, and their families. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to unity Center, 54-010 Kukuna Road, Hauʻula, HI 96717. Event information is available in multiple languages, including English, Tagalog, Ilocano, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Lao, and Thai, to help reach Hawaiʻi's diverse farming communities. For questions, contact Lydia Shepherd with Project Vision at lydia.shepherd@projectvisionhawaii.org. For additional emergency preparedness resources, visit ready.hawaii.gov.

FLOOD ADVISORY

has been extended for island of Molokai until 9:30 AM HST (10/28).

FEMA has approved Clean and Sanitize Assistance for eligible households affected by the May 22, 2026, Hawaiʻi earthquake (DR-4936-HI). This assistance provides a one-time payment of $300 to qualifying households with disaster-related damage to their primary residence that does e to occupy. To qualify, applicants must live in an area designated for Individual Assistance, have damage or cleanup needs documented by FEMA, and have damage not covered by insurance. Eligibility is determined by FEMA based on program requirements. For more information about disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4936, and for preparedness resources, visit ready.hawaii.gov.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash flood potential across the state will build this afternoon, especially for Oʻahu and Maui Nui, likely peaking overnight and through most of the day tomorrow.
The central Hawaiian Islands of Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui could see up to 8 alized storms, 1 to 2 inches for Kauaʻi, and 2 to 4 inches for the Big Island. These localized storms could also produce gusty, damaging winds in isolated areas.
Be aware of flash flooding potential, especially if you live near a stream, mountain valley or urban paved area where runoff and flooding is likely.
Make sure you are receiving emergency alerts in case flash flood warnings are issued. Sign up at ready.hawaii.gov/alerts.
Find weather updates and warnings at weather.gov/hfo.

HIGH WIND WARNING

in effect from 6 PM HST this evening (10/27) to noon HST Wednesday (10/28) for Big Island Summits.