Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 3:20AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 6:20am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
A powerful kona storm will begin impacting the western end of the
state as early as Tuesday, then spread across the remainder of
the island chain by midweek. While flash flooding remains a major
concern (see the Flood Watch and Hydrologic Outlook for additional
details), confidence is increasing that strong to severe
thunderstorms may develop Wednesday into the weekend. Damaging
winds will likely be the primary hazard with these storms, though
large hail cannot be ruled out.
In addition to the heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threat,
strong and potentially damaging kona winds are possible late in
the week and 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