Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 4:53PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
A powerful kona storm will impact the western end of the state
tonight, then spread across the remainder of the smaller islands
by midweek and the Big Island towards the end of the week. While
flash flooding remains a major concern (see the Flood Watch 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