Civil Defense Tropical Storm Hone update for Saturday, 08-24-2024 12:37 PM

Civil Defense Tropical Storm Hone update for Saturday, 08-24-2024 12:37 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports as of 11 AM, Tropical Storm Hone is 185 miles southeast of Hilo with sustained winds of 65 MPH moving west at 15 MPH.

East-facing shores of Hawaii Island are reporting high surf conditions. High winds and flooding rains are forecast to start impacting Hawaii Island as early as this afternoon and into this evening.

The National Weather Service Flood Watch for Hawaii Island and High Surf Warning for east-facing shores remain in effect.

The National Weather Service Red Flag Fire Weather Warning for areas of west Hawaii has been canceled.

Due to impact to Hawaii Island from Tropical Storm Hone,

Waipio Valley Access Road is closed.

All County Beach Parks are closed until further notice.

Hele On Bus Service has canceled routes through the weekend. For a list of canceled bus routes, please visit the County of Hawaii, Civil Defense website at https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/.

Public Shelters are opened. The following shelters are open as of 12 noon today;

In Ka`u – Ka`u Herkes Gym and Na`alehu Elementary School Cafeteria

In Puna – Pahoa High School Gym, Kea`au High School Library and G Building, and Mt View Elementary School Cafeteria.

In Hilo – Waiakea High School Gym.

In Hamakua – Honoka`a High School and Intermediate School Cafeteria.

If you plan to ride out the storm at a public shelter, please prepare all personal items to stay overnight and complete getting to a designated shelter no later than 6 PM.

If you have any questions regarding public shelters, please call Civil Defense at 808-935-0031.