Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 4:04PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
A powerful kona storm will begin to impact the state as early as
Tuesday for the western end of the state and spread across the
state on Wednesday. While flash flooding is a major concern (more
details can be found on our Hydrologic Outlook ESFHFO), there is
increasing confidence for strong to severe thunderstorms on
Wednesday especially for the western half of the state. Damaging
winds will likely be the greatest threat with any of the strong
thunderstorms, but large hail can't be ruled out either. While
details remain uncertain beyond Wednesday, a much stronger wave of
thunderstorms and damaging kona winds may be possible Friday into
the weekend.
Area Description:
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov