Several severe weather alerts have taken effect as a strong winter storm system moves through Hawaii.The HNN First Alert Weather Team earlier declared a First Alert Weather Day statewide through Friday morning.

Due to ongoing severe weather across Hawaii, numerous schools, businesses, events, and parks have closed for the day. Residents are advised to stay updated on local news and official announcements

A powerful storm that will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding is set to hit the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday evening.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Oahu until 12:15 p.m. At 11:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Waimanalo and Hawaii Kai, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Hawaiian Electric and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative crews are hard at work as they respond to multiple power outages across Hawaii on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

The state energy office found that liquefied natural gas could be a cost-effective option for the island of Oahu, but environmental critics disagree.

Hawaii is under severe weather warnings, including high winds, thunderstorms, and flash floods, as a storm approaches.

Due to their age, a significant number of Hawaii’s dams and reservoirs, including the Wahiawa reservoir, are classified as having “high hazard potential.” That means a failure could cause loss of life. According to a DLNR report published in November, there were no known dam failures in FY 2024.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Advisory on Sunday warning of minor flooding on roads, in streams, and in poorly drained areas. While the flood warning for Oahu has expired, most Hawaiian islands remain under a flood watch as residents are bracing for potential future downpours as storms remain a threat this week.

The National Weather Service is warning of flash flooding, severe thunderstorms and damaging winds as a low pressure system passes north of the state Thursday. A cold

Hawaiian Electric and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative crews are hard at work as they respond to multiple power outages across Hawaii on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

On Maui, multiple outages have been reported, impacting thousands of customers in East Maui, the North Shore, Upcountry and the North Shore. As of 9:40 a.m., nearly 3,400 customers are without power in the Kula area. Hawaiian Electric said these outages are not Public Safety Power Shutoff related.