This week in Hawaiʻi
Oʻahu
Current conditions and advisories that could affect your plans.
Last updated Nov 3, 8:00 AM HST
From our editors in Hawaiʻi
Flood Watch through 10/28 | Statewide Wildfire Emergency Proclamation Remains in Effect
Expect heavy rain until early 10/29 throughout the island. Hawaiʻi's statewide wildfire emergency proclamation remains in effect through Dec. 15 to support ongoing wildfire recovery and prevention efforts. The proclamation does not announce new visitor closures or travel restrictions on Oʻahu.
Instead, our editors recommend
Wildfire Precautions and Indoor Alternatives on Oʻahu
Before heading out for a hike or other outdoor adventure, check local fire conditions and follow any posted restrictions. For an indoor alternative, explore Hawaiian history at Bishop Museum or ʻIolani Palace, visit the Honolulu Museum of Art, or try a Hawaiian cooking class or cultural workshop.
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This week at a glance
- advisoryGovernor Green Issues Fourth Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical Cyclones
- advisoryGovernor Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to August 2026 Tropical Cyclones
- advisoryGovernor Green Issues Thirty-third Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
- infoCrash Responer Safety Week is Nov. 2-6
- infoWard Avenue overpass resurfacing to begin Nov. 4
Weather & Ocean
Governor Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to August 2026 Tropical Cyclones
Instead, our editors recommend
Flood watch until early 10/29
Plan for rainy day activities at your hotel/resort; visit museums such as Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art; shop indoors at Royal Hawaiian Center.
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Roads & Getting Around
Crash Responer Safety Week is Nov. 2-6
Motorist Reminded: “Safety Starts with You” During Crash Responder Safety Week Crash responders and advocates gathered at Aloha Stadium for the 2025 Crash Responders Safety Week. (Photo courtesy of Hawaii Department of Transportation) HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) and its federal, state, county and community partners remind Hawaiʻi motorists to […]
Ward Avenue overpass resurfacing to begin Nov. 4
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies O‘ahu motorists that resurfacing and pavement reconstruction of the Ward Avenue overpass will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The work will be done in three phases, starting with Phase A on Ward Avenue from Kīna‘u Street to the H-1 eastbound onramp. Phase B will include the […]
HDOT launches career education program to foster young storm water professionals
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Oʻahu District Storm Water Management Program has launched the Hawaiʻi Storm Patrol Young Professionals Program, an initiative to educate the younger generation on career pathways in storm water. Through lesson plans and engaging activities, high school students will learn about storm water management careers, technical skills and […]
Travel Impacts
Governor Green Issues Thirty-third Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
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What our editors recommend given the current conditions.
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