“Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it treks toward Hawaii.”
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Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds…August 23, 2024 · 12:56 PM HST
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August 23, 2024 · 2:19 PM
Hawaiian Electric activates emergency response plan ahead of Hone
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to review their family and business emergency plans and to keep a close watch on the development of the storm.
August 23, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Seismic activity around Kīlauea continues; no signs of imminent eruption at this time
Seismic activity at Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone is still elevated but has continued at a decreased rate.
August 23, 2024 · 12:56 PM
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
August 23, 2024 · 8:26 AM
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
August 23, 2024 · 6:20 AM
4 Native Hawaiian-owned Big Isle companies showcasing products at Made in Hawai‘i Festival; Nāʻālehu start-up also launching during event
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August 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
Tremor is characterized by slowly emerging seismic waves that can last for minutes to many days when there are ongoing eruptions. It is important to identify tremor because this signal can be associated with fluid movement, which can sometimes indicate an increased chance of eruption.
August 22, 2024 · 6:58 PM
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
The latest forecast track issued at 5 p.m. today by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu shows Tropical Storm Hone’s center still passing south or possibly near the Big Island on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.
August 22, 2024 · 5:36 PM
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August 22, 2024 · 4:08 PM
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Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
August 23, 2024 · 12:56 PM HST
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
August 23, 2024 · 8:26 AM HST
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
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Tropical Storm Hone forms in Central Pacific, expected to pass near or south of Big Island this weekend
August 22, 2024 · 12:49 PM HST
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Several prep sports cancellations and postponements due to Tropical Storm Hone
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Maui County residents advised to prepare as Tropical Storm Hone approaches
Maui County residents are advised to prepare and monitor developments as Tropical Storm Hone approaches the state. Tropical Storm Hone is expected to pass near or south of the Big Island Saturday night into early Sunday. Strong and gusty easterly winds will continue Sunday into Monday as Hone passes south of the smaller islands. NWS was forecasting that East Maui would be the area most impacted on Maui, beginning Saturday afternoon.
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