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This week in Hawaiʻi

Kauaʻi

Current conditions and advisories that could affect your plans.

Last updated Sep 16, 7:00 PM HST

From our editors in Hawaiʻi

Kauaʻi is in triage-mode after devastating Hurricane Lowell did signifiant damage throughout the island on August 15.

Most of the island remains closed or in the process of rebuilding and cleaning up after the hurricane. Visit other Hawaiian islands instead.

This week at a glance

  • watchFlood Watch — Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
  • advisoryGovernor Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical Cyclones
  • advisoryKaua‘i roads, bridges and ports progress report
  • advisoryLīhu‘e Airport Hurricane Lowell Recovery Update
  • advisorySept. 9 updates on road, harbor restoration after Lowell

Weather & Ocean

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Flood Watch

Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North

Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert will bring periods of moderate to heavy showers to the Hawaiian Islands tonight through Friday morning. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All main Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A band of remnant moisture from Norbert will move east across t…

In effect until Sep 18, 6:00 AM HSTSource: National Weather Service
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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

Roads & Getting Around

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Kaua‘i roads, bridges and ports progress report

LῙHU‘E, Hawai‘i — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reporting progress in repairing transportation infrastructure on Kaua‘i following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell. STATE ROADS Kūhiō Highway (Routes 56 and 560) open to the end of the road in Hā‘ena; however, a local access only restriction has been set at Wainiha Bridges No. 1 […]

In effect until Sep 25, 5:32 PM HSTSource: HDOT
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Līhu‘e Airport Hurricane Lowell Recovery Update

LĪHU‘E, Hawai‘i — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is updating travelers on the status of increased security screening wait times at Līhu‘e Airport. The airport has operated on backup generators since Hurricane Lowell knocked out power on Kaua‘i on Tuesday. The storm also damaged one of the airport’s two backup generators. To minimize the […]

In effect until Sep 24, 3:28 PM HSTSource: HDOT
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Sept. 9 updates on road, harbor restoration after Lowell

Honolulu Harbor Reopened; Emergency Access to Kūhiō Highway Restored HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reporting progress to restore transportation infrastructure following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell. Repairs started on Kaumālapa‘u today. Work needed before vessel operations can resume include repair of a sinkhole, repair of the pier apron and clearing the […]

In effect until Sep 23, 3:36 PM HSTSource: HDOT

Instead, our editors recommend

Kauaʻi closures after Hurricane Lowell.

Visitors should reschedule any upcoming trips to Kauaʻi and/or visit alternate Hawaiian islands instead. Islands least impacted from most recent storms are Maui and Oʻahu.

Our picks this week

What our editors recommend given the current conditions.

Conditions are collected from official sources and updated automatically. Hawaii.com reports what agencies have posted; it does not determine whether conditions are safe.