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THE MONTHLY ALL-HAZARD WARNING SIREN SYSTEM TEST: On Friday, March 1, the outdoor warning sirens will be tested at 11:45 am. It will sound a minute long steady known as the “Attention Alert Signal”. Please visit www.mauisirens.com to report your siren test results for Maui County. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago  ·  

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Flooding damage causes temporary South Maui road closures:South Kihei Road – from Ohukai Road to Maui Bay Villas – has been temporarily closed to motorists, with the exception of local traffic, while County of Maui emergency roadway repairs are conducted over the next few days. South Kihei Road traffic detours will go up Ohukai Road to Pi’ilani Highway and back down via Waipuilani Road. Floodwaters from the Jan. 16, 2024, rain event washed out a waterline near the 500 block of South Kihei Road and undermined and destroyed part of the roadway. Department of Water Supply is making emergency repairs to the water main, and Department of Public Works is securing the damaged road. Also in South Maui, Kaonoulu Street – from Alulike Street to South Kihei Road – remains closed from mud and debris. Public Works said the road will be cleared once rain subsides. A portion of South Kihei Road impacted by flooding, just before Uwapo Road, was reopened this afternoon ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago  ·  

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FLOOD WATCH:...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS FROM THIS EVENING THROUGHTUESDAY AFTERNOON...Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu NorthShore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-KauaiSouth-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-* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep tropical moisture being drawn northward ahead of an approaching cold front and an upper disturbance will lead to an increasing threat of heavy rainfall this evening through Tuesday. Strengthening southerly winds, periods of heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, and thunderstorms will accompany this front as it moves through.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued. ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago  ·  

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1 years ago  ·  

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𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 - 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯Exceptionally high tides, or King Tides, will occur today and tomorrow.King Tides occur when:• The moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its monthly orbit and its the gravitational pull is stronger; and• The sun, the moon, and the Earth are in alignment, and the sun and moon’s individual gravitational pulls work together, producing the highest high tides of the year, or the King Tides.c: DLNR ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago  ·  

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Photo of a water fall on the road to/from Hana. The road is in bad shape due to all of the rain. Flood advisory is in effect. Please stay off of the road to Hana. Mahalo!Pc: C. Allen Greenfield ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago  ·  

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NEW UPDATE (01/11/2023 at 10:10 AM): The County of Maui closed Kuau Bay Beach Park on Wednesday morning when its parking lot began flooding, as an extra-large swell hit north and west shores.PREVIOUS UPDATE (01/10/2023 at 5:45 PM): The County of Maui will close Baldwin Beach Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park in Paia on Wednesday, January 11 in anticipation of an extra-large north-northwest swell forecast by the National Weather Service.Gates to the two beach parks will remain locked Wednesday morning while the County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department and Emergency Management Agency closely monitor and assess impacts from the high surf throughout the day.A high surf warning was issued Tuesday morning by the National Weather Service forecasting surf of 40 to 50 feet along north-facing shores, with possible impacts that include ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches and periodically overtopping vulnerable coastal roadways.The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline along affected coasts and to take precautionary measures.Updates will be available at mauicounty.gov/mema and on the County of Maui Facebook page. For latest forecast information by the National Weather Service go to weather.gov/hfo ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago  ·  

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Press Releases / Public Information𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟏Effective Oct. 1, only mineral sunscreens based on active ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are allowed for sale, distribution or use without a prescription.The law aims to protect Maui County’s unique reef habitats. Non-mineral sunscreen chemicals are a known pollutant that puts reefs and marine habitats at increased risk and leaves them more vulnerable to climate change impacts.Over the past several months, the County of Maui’s Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division has been working with businesses and suppliers to help ensure a smooth transition to offering only mineral-based sunscreen products that are safer for the environment. Many businesses with close ties to the ocean environment have already made the switch.To stay sun safe, especially with Hawaii’s high exposure to ultraviolet radiation, it is recommended that when people are outdoors they cover up with sun protective clothing, seek shade and avoid peak sun exposure times.Also, because the terms “reef friendly” and “reef safe” are not regulated, consumers are advised to check labels on sunscreen products to see if its list of active ingredients includes zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, natural mineral ingredients. It’s also best to use a mineral-based lotion or stick that you rub onto your skin rather than a spray that can easily land on the sand and wash into the ocean.For more information about the Mineral Only Sunscreen Ordinance 5306, visit bit.ly/SunscreenMaui#newlaw #sunscreen #skincare #sunblock #spf #sunblock #sunsafety #sunprotection #reefs #coralreef #protectourreefss #reefsafe ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago  ·  

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2 years ago  ·  

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MAKENA ROAD: Makena Road from Pa’ako Beach to La Perouse is in very bad condition. Portions of the road is washed out and there is a lot of rocks and debris on the road from the large waves. Please stay away from the area. Mahalo!Pc: Carolina Lama Jensen ... See MoreSee Less

3 years ago  ·  

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TIDES IMPACTING TRAFFIC: Motorists traveling along the Honoapiʻilani Highway into and out of West Maui this afternoon can expect impacts from tides. On Wednesday, similar tides slowed traffic for motorists making the afternoon commute into and out of West Maui. Today, we are getting reports of the same. Drive with caution and expect delays.#hitraffic #Mauitraffic #Honoapiilai ... See MoreSee Less

3 years ago  ·  

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‘IAO VALLEY STATE MONUMENT TO BE CLOSED STARTING AUGUST 1, 2022 FOR REPAIRS: A popular state monument on Maui is about to undergo a months-long closure.Starting August 1, Iao Valley State Monument will be closing to allow contractors to complete slope stabilization work and parking lot improvements.The park is expected to reopen January 15, 2023.This work is coming after the park reopened to visitors in 2020 under a new entrance fee structure. Kama’aina still get in free, but non-residents pay $10 per vehicle, and $5 per individual walk-in.Iao Valley is a historic site on Maui that attracts thousands of visitors a year . c: Hawaii News NowPc: Tim Greathouse ... See MoreSee Less

3 years ago  ·  

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Timeline photosShower coverage is expected to increase tonight and tomorrow as the remnant moisture from former Tropical Cyclone Bonnie moves through.Another surge in moisture and winds is possible this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Darby pass south of the Big Island. ... See MoreSee Less

3 years ago  ·  

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