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Governor Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical Cyclones
In effect until Oct 5, 1:57 PM HSTSource: HIEMA ↗
This week in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Island
Current conditions and advisories that could affect your plans.
Last updated Sep 20, 6:00 PM HST
From our editors in Hawaiʻi
Rain and chance of storms near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — Visit Kona or Kohala side for better weather.
This week at a glance
- warningPark Reopened; Puʻuhonua Area and Section of Trail Remain Closed — Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Park Closure
- warningHilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Scheduled 9/14/26 to 11/19/26 — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
- warningKīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
- warningSulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
- warningKīlauea eruption — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Danger
Weather & Ocean
Parks & Trails
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Park Reopened; Puʻuhonua Area and Section of Trail Remain Closed
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Park Closure
Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park has reopened following Hurricane Lowell. However, please note that the Puʻuhonua area of the park remains closed until further notice. Additionally, the 1871 Trail beyond Alahaka Ramp is also closed.
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Hilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Scheduled 9/14/26 to 11/19/26
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead will be closed to motorized vehicles on September 14, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for shoulder work. Hikers, bicyclists and backcountry permit holders will be given access but should expect delays while heavy machinery works on the road. The entire road will be open to all use outside of those hours including weekends and holidays. The work is expected to be complete by November 19, 2026.
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Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to numerous hazardous trees and hanging limbs resulting from several recent storms. Managers are developing a plan and will reopen the trail when it is safe.
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Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
The Sulphur Banks Bridge is damaged and closed until further notice. The Haʻakulamanu area, boardwalk and Sulphur Banks Trail are open and accessible from the west side near Steam Vents.
Instead, our editors recommend
Sections of Puʻuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park still closed.
Visit Laʻaloa Beach County Park, also known as Magic Sands Beach (30 minutes north), instead. This is also a preserved heritage site, where you can find an ancient Hawaiian heiau (temple), petroglyphs and residential compounds.
Instead, our editors recommend
Kipuka Puaulu Trail is closed.
If you are staying in Volcano or want to go hiking in this area, there are many open trails you can hike at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — just a 6 minute drive from Kipuka Puaulu Trail.
Volcano & Vog
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Kilauea Volcano: volcano alert level WATCH
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory · aviation code ORANGE
The Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of Kīlauea volcano is currently paused, current forecast for episode XX fountaining onset is MONTH XX-XX.
In effect until Sep 21, 8:39 AM HSTSource: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ↗
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Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Caution
Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a dust mask are recommended.
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Kīlauea eruption
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Danger
Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.
Conditions are collected from official sources and updated automatically. Hawaii.com reports what agencies have posted; it does not determine whether conditions are safe.