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This week in Hawaiʻi

Maui

Current conditions and advisories that could affect your plans.

Last updated Sep 26, 8:31 PM HST

This week at a glance

  • warningHigh Wind Warning — Lanai Mauka; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island North
  • warningBoth Districts of Haleakalā National Park Remain Closed — Haleakalā National Park · Park Closure
  • advisoryWind Advisory — Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Haleakala Summit; Big Island Interior; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; Big Island Southeast
  • advisoryHonoapiilani Highway closed between N. Kihei to Olowalu
  • advisoryHigh Surf Advisory — Maui Windward West; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Haleakala; Big Island East; Big Island North

Weather & Ocean

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Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; 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

HLSHFO This product covers the Hawaiian islands **ALL TROPICAL WATCHES AND WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 330 miles south-southeast of Honolulu - 16.7N 156.5W - Storm Intensity 90 mph - Movement West or 265 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Nolo is moving west and will pick up speed as it strengthens into a major hurricane later tonight or early Sunday. Nolo is forecast to tur…

In effect until Sep 27, 1:15 AM HSTSource: National Weather Service ↗
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High Wind Warning

Lanai Mauka; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island North

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Maui, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai over and downwind of terrain, especially in west Maui and Kohala. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor it…

In effect until Sep 27, 6:00 PM HSTSource: National Weather Service ↗
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Wind Advisory

Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Haleakala Summit; Big Island Interior; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; Big Island Southeast

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph, mainly over and downwind of terrain. * WHERE...Portions of Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

In effect until Sep 27, 6:00 PM HSTSource: National Weather Service ↗
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High Surf Advisory

Maui Windward West; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Haleakala; Big Island East; Big Island North

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI, OAHU, MOLOKAI, MAUI, AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY... .Hurricane Nolo is generating swell that is producing warning level surf along southeast facing shores of the Big Island. This swell combined with strengthening trades is producing advisory level surf along east facing shores of the Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai that will maintain tonight and then begin to diminish on Sunday as Nolo moves westward away from…

In effect until Sep 27, 6:00 PM HSTSource: National Weather Service ↗
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Governor Green Issues Third Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical Cyclones

In effect until Oct 13, 3:55 PM HSTSource: HIEMA ↗
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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 ↗

Parks & Trails

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Both Districts of Haleakalā National Park Remain Closed

Haleakalā National Park · Park Closure

Due to high winds, both districts of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed. Sunrise reservations for Sunday, September 27 have been cancelled. Front country and backcountry camping are cancelled for today September 26 through Sunday, September 27. The park will reopen when it is safe to do so. Notifications regarding park closures and reopening will be posted here.

Roads & Getting Around

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Honoapiilani Highway closed between N. Kihei to Olowalu

County of Maui advises that Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) is closed between North Kihei and Olowalu General Store due to a brush fire in West Maui. County has set temporary evacuation points at Lahaina Civic Center and South Maui Community Park Gym. HDOT advises people trying to get to the airport from West Maui to […]

In effect until Oct 10, 4:42 PM HSTSource: HDOT ↗
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Nonessential travel on Hāna Highway discouraged as Hurricane Nolo passes Maui

KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is asking residents and visitors to exercise caution and pause nonessential travel to East Maui on Hāna Highway (Route 360) as Hurricane Nolo passes south of the island chain. The narrow Hāna Highway into East Maui is susceptible to fallen trees, rocks and flooding. The current […]

In effect until Oct 9, 11:05 AM HSTSource: HDOT ↗

Travel Impacts

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Air quality: Moderate in Kahului

Kahului

PM2.5 air quality index is 55 (Moderate) at Kahului.

In effect until Sep 26, 11:00 PM HSTSource: AirNow (EPA) ↗

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