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Updated August 13, 2018 Latest Information There are currently no tropical storms in the Central Pacific region. However, hurricanes or other storms may form in the future, making now a good time to make sure you have a family emergency plan and a 14-day emergency kit (see “What should I do?” below). Health Information People ...
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Hurricane Hector

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in News & Events

Updated August 9, 2018 (9:00 a.m.) Latest Information Hector remains a category-3 hurricane, but its path has taken it away from the main Hawaiian islands and no longer poses a threat to them. However, high surf may continue along storm-facing shores, such as the south shore of Oahu. The Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaii County ...
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Big Island volcanic eruption

Posted on Jun 25, 2018 in News & Events

Updated August 14, 2018 Latest Information For the latest situation updates, information, and advisories about the volcanic eruptions taking place on Hawaii Island, including mandatory evacuations, please visit the Hawaii County Civil Defense’s webpage: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts. The volcanic activity has reduced significantly, but authorities warn that it is common for eruptions to go through periods of ...
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