Civil Defense Severe Weather Update for Thursday 08-13-2026 at 07:17 AM

This is a Civil Defense Severe Weather Update for Thursday 08-13-2026 at 07:17 AM.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Island of Hawaii.

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane force winds are possible, starting late Friday.

Due to the Hurricane Watch, please be advised:

• Now is the time to prepare your property for possible damaging winds, flooding rains, and high surf.
• Take this time to secure outdoor items, address flood prone conditions, and other issues that could cause wind and flood damage.
• Check your emergency kit to make sure you have adequate food, water, fuel, and a flashlight with working batteries.
•  A High Surf Advisory is currently in effect for south facing shores of Hawaii Island, but maybe expanded to include east facing shores.
• Boat owners and those with shoreline property should prepare for possible high surf.

You will be issued updates as conditions change.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.