Radio Coverage of Hurricane Olivia

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for all islands.

At 11 AM, Olivia weakened slightly, but has picked up speed as it moves towards the islands. The storm currently has sustained winds of 60 mph, with occasional higher gusts, and continues to move west at 17 mph. It was last positioned 275 miles east-northeast of Kahului and 360 miles east of Honolulu.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area within 36 hours.


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Forecasters believe the center of the storm will turn west-southwest sometime today, affecting Hawaiʻi and Maui Counties tonight into early Wednesday. Weather officials expect Oʻahu will feel the effects of the storm tomorrow.

A high surf warning has been issued for east-facing shores of the Big Island and Maui County, and a high surf advisory is in effect for east-facing shores of Oahu.

The Coast Guard has set port condition "ZULU" for Hawaiʻi, Maui and Honolulu County ports as of 11 AM Tuesday. Commercial ports are Hilo Harbor and Kawaihae Harbor on Hawaiʻi Island, Kahului Maui and Barber’s Point, Honolulu Harbor, Kalaeloa, and Kewalo Basin on Oʻahu. Port status is currently open to all commercial and recreational traffic. Officials remind the public to stay off the water and clear of beaches as storm condition arrive with search and rescue capabilities declining as storm conditions strengthen.

Governor David Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia. The proclamation declares the counties of Hawai‘i, Maui, Kalawao, Kaua‘i and the City and County of Honolulu disaster areas for the purpose of implementing emergency management functions. The proclamation also authorizes the expenditure of state monies as appropriated for the speedy and efficient relief of damages, losses, and suffering resulting from Hurricane Olivia. Gov. David Ige said, “We’re monitoring this storm closely and taking steps now to ensure that we’re prepared for its impacts to the state. A tropical storm could bring heavy rain and flooding, especially in places that are saturated from previous storms. Now is the time to prepare."

Below are links for the state and county Emergency Management Agencies:

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HONOLULU (KHON2) - Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum granting state employees on the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Tropical Storm Olivia.

State offices on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

However, state employees who fall into one of the following categories are required to report to work, unless it is determined that the

Departmental Disaster/Emergency Coordinators
Disaster Response Workers
Employees whose work involves continuing crucial operations/services, such as hospital workers, correctional workers, etc.

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Schools:

All public schools in Maui County will close Wednesday. After-school activities are also canceled.
Three public charter schools in Maui County (Kihei Charter, Kualapuu Charter and HTA Charter) are also closed Wednesday.
Hilo's Connections Public Charter School closed Wednesday.
UH Maui will be closed at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and will remain closed Wednesday.
A number of private schools in Maui County are closing Wednesday. They include:
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Seabury Hall
Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina
Christ the King Child Development Center in Lahaina
A handful of private and public charter schools on Oahu have announced they'll be closed Wednesday. They include:
Windward Nazarene Academy
Assets School
Waialae Elementary Public Charter School
Huakailani School for Girls
St. Andrew's School
Services:

In Maui County, trash pickup and bus service are canceled Wednesday.
All Maui County landfills will also be closed Wednesday.
All post offices on Molokai and Lanai will be closed Wednesday.
Businesses/Medical Care:

All 'Ohana by Hawaiian flights in and out of Maui County have been canceled for Wednesday. All other Hawaiian Airlines flights are operating as scheduled, but the airline is urging travelers to check flight status before heading to the airport.
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System is closing its outpatient clinics in Hilo, Kona and Maui along with VA clinics on Molokai and Lanai.
Kaiser will close its Hilo clinic on Tuesday, along with clinics in Kihei and Lahaina. All other locations will be open.
Public spaces:

All public libraries in Maui County will be closed Wednesday, while Hana Public Library is closed until further notice.
On Oahu, Hanauma Bay will close Wednesday, but all other city parks will be open.
Some state parks and properties on the Big Island and Maui are closing at noon Tuesday. For a full list, click here.
Hana Bay and the Keanae Restrooms will be closed at 1 p.m. Tuesday. All Maui County parks will be closed Wednesday.
Haleakala National Park will close Tuesday at 2 p.m. and remain closed Wednesday.
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument will close the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at 2 p.m. Tuesday until further notice.
No Aloha Stadium Swap Meet will be held on Wednesday.
This story will be updated.

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All eyes are on Hurricane Florence as the powerful storm churns across the Atlantic Ocean toward the eastern United States. But another storm in the Pacific could bring rain, flooding and dangerous winds to Hawaii on Wednesday.

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Tropical Storm Olivia has been moving over the Hawaiian Islands near Maui since Wednesday morning local time, carrying sustained winds of up to 45 miles per hour with higher gusts, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Oahu and Maui, as well as the smaller islands of Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe.

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