Strong thunderstorm with radar indicated 1.5 inch hail moving over Nanakuli. Lightning and heavy rains for West and North Shores.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecast was just released. 4-7 Tropical Cyclones are predicted. The higher number is partially due to a developing El Niño.

Latest NHC forecast weakens Hurricane Calvin to a remnant low east of the Big Island meaning a major wind threat is not likely. Rains and Surf still expected Tuesday night - Wednesday. The weakening mainly due to cooler waters plus a touch of wind shear and drier air.

Tropical Storm Calvin has weakened with winds down to 50 mph sustained with gusts to 60 mph. Calvin is 140 miles South of Hilo, 305 miles SE of Honolulu.  Moving west at 20 mph. The storm will pass south of the Big Island before sunrise bringing 4-8 inches of rain to some spots.

Central Pacific Hurricane Forecast just released. 1-4 Tropical Cyclones Predicted. A developing La Niña is one reason for the lower prediction.

Tropical Storm Hone continues to move toward Hawaii bringing wind, rain and surf threats this weekend into early next week. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Big Island indicating possible Tropical Storm conditions within 48 hours. A Flood Watch is in effect

Tropical Storm Hone is closing in on the Big Island bringing a threat of flooding rains, strong winds and dangerous surf.  Hone will pass south of the Big Island late Saturday -Sunday.  Rains could begin as early as Saturday am but will intensify Saturday night into Sunday am.

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching the waters just southeast of the Big Island. Outer rain bands continue to move on shore with heavier rains expected tonight.

Hone 105 miles SSE of Hilo, winds close to hurricane force at 70 mph. Path takes it just south of the Big Island overnight. Future radar shows more flooding overnight.

Hone upgraded to a hurricane, passing south of the Big Island overnight.

Hone is now a hurricane. Latest 11 pm update. LOCATION...18.2N 155.3W ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM S OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 275 MI...SE HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH... PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27

Hurricane Hone lifts away from the Big Island as rains and winds begin to affect neighboring islands. Expect a wet and windy afternoon.  Power outages have already started in many spots. More power outages are expected as strong winds could knock down trees and power lines.

A some what rare Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Oahu and Maui County (including Lanai and Molokai). Strong winds of 58 mph + along with dangerous lightning possible. Watch expires at 6 pm but may be extended.

Severe Thunderstorm impacting East Oahu. Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:45 pm

2025 NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Outlook predicts 1-4 Tropical Cyclones this season.