Civil Defense Hurricane Warning message for Thursday 08-13-2026 06:08 PM
This is a Civil Defense Hurricane Warning message for Thursday 08-13-2026 06:08 PM.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for Hawaii Island.
A Hurricane Warning means hurricane force winds are expected to start late Friday night to early Saturday morning.
For your safety, the County of Hawaii will open the following public shelters tomorrow, Friday evening at 6 PM.
- Hisaoka Gym – North Kohala
- Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria – Waikoloa Village
- Kahilu Theater – Waimea
- Honoka`a Armory – Honoka`a
- Laupahoehoe Charter School Band Room – Laupahoehoe
- Waiakea High School Gymnasium – Hilo
- Kea`au Armory – Kea`au
- Pahoa Community Center – Pahoa
- Pahala Gymnasium – Pahala
- Na`alehu Elementary School Gymnasium – Na`alehu
- Yano Hall – Captain Cook
- Kealakehe High School Gymnasium – Kailua-Kona
Please bring your own personal and sleeping supplies.
For Friday, certain bus routes may be running on a modified scheduled. For Saturday and Sunday, all public transportation buses routes are canceled. Please check bus route schedules for details.
Take this time to review your Emergency Plans, and make sure you have adequate food, water, medication, a flashlight with batteries, and emergency contact information.
