Flood warning covers Hawaii island as heavy rains persist
Evacuation shelters were opened at the Keaau Armory in Keaau and Ka‘u District/Robert N. Herkes Gym in Pahala. Read more
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Eight bodies found as Spanish flood toll rises to 155
Local authorities have not disclosed how many people are still unaccounted for after Europe’s deadliest floods in years and Defence Minister Margarita Robles said the final national death toll could be much greater. Read more
Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day
Meteorologists said a year’s worth of rain had fallen in eight hours in parts of Valencia on Tuesday, causing pile-ups on highways and submerging farmland in a region that produces two-thirds of the citrus fruit grown in Spain, a leading global exporter. Read more
Halloween Eve flash flood at UH-Manoa left ruin in its wake 20 years ago
Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of a Halloween Eve flash flood that sent a tsunami of mud, water and debris up to 8 feet high roaring through the University of Hawaii Manoa campus, damaging 30 buildings and tossing dumpsters. Read more
Flood advisory canceled for Big Island; watch remains in effect for state
The flood watch means that flash flooding remains possible statewide, with showers and isolated thunderstorms expected to bring sudden runoff. Read more
Flood advisory canceled for Maui, watch extended for state
An upper-level low-pressure system hovering near the islands is creating unstable conditions in a very moist atmosphere, increasing the chance of moderate to heavy showers across the state, the NWS said. Read more
All Hawaiian islands under flood watch but rains diminish on Oahu
The National Weather Service has also issued a flood watch for all of the main Hawaiian islands through Sunday afternoon. Read more
Hurricane Kristy weakens as it spins in East Pacific
The hurricane was moving west-northwest at 14 mph and is expected to turn northwest later today, then north-northwest, with a slower forward speed over the weekend. Read more
High surf advisory in effect for all east shores
Forecasters say a moderate to large, medium-period, north-northeast swell will produce advisory-level surf that is expected to peak early Friday, then decline over the weekend. Read more
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Hurricane Kristy maintains strength in East Pacific
As of 5 a.m., Kristy had maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, with higher gusts, and was located about 2,325 miles east-southeast of Hilo, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Read more
Tropical Storm Trami floods Philippines, kills at least 26
Trami, locally known as severe tropical storm Kristine, dumped heavy to torrential rain on the main island of Luzon triggering widespread flooding and landslides. Read more
Hurricane Kristy rapidly intensifies, still no threat to Hawaii
While Kristy is currently near its peak, forecasters predict the storm will start to gradually weaken Friday and dissipate into a remnant low by Monday as it moves toward the Central Pacific. Read more
Kauai flood advisory canceled as heavy rains ease
Today’s forecast for most of the state calls for partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers in windward and mauka areas, while leeward areas may see isolated showers. Read more
Hawaii likely to see wetter-than-average rainy season
NOAA predicts that La Nina — characterized by cooler-than-average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific — is likely to emerge in the tropical Pacific by the end of November. Read more
Coastal flooding expected during early-morning high tides
Peak high tides will occur daily during early morning hours, according to forecasters, who expect isolated, minor coastal flooding along low-lying coastal roadways, docks and boat ramps. Read more
Red flag warning expires for leeward areas of all islands
Weather officials caution that the combination of strong winds, dry fuels and low humidity could lead to extreme fire behavior. Read more
North swell brings high surf advisory for north shores
Officials warn of strong, breaking waves and strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more
Florida begins long recovery from back-to-back hurricanes
While some coastal cities such as Tampa were spared the catastrophic surge of seawater that many forecasters feared, Milton brought widespread flooding and touched off a spate of deadly tornadoes on Florida’s east coast, killing at least 16 people and leaving millions without power. Read more
Republicans condemn hurricane misinformation from their party
Representative Chuck Edwards, who represents a North Carolina district hit hard by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in late September, called out the “outrageous rumors” spread by “untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos.” Read more
Hurricane Milton weakens as it marches across central Florida
The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. EDT (0030 GMT) as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph) near Siesta Key, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Read more
Airlines cancel flights, airports close as Florida braces for Milton
As of this afternoon, 896 flights within, into, or out of the United States were delayed, and 696 were canceled, with that number expected to rise as more than 1,500 flights scheduled for Wednesday have already been canceled, according to flight tracking data provider FlightAware. Read more
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