Schools and universities on Oahu, Kauai, and Maui counties will close this Friday due to severe weather. Residents should prepare for transportation disruptions and possible road closures as emergency

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds are expected.

The State of Hawaii is on high alert as a Kona low storm moves through the islands.

Residents should stay alert and take this storm seriously. Heavy rain and flooding can develop quickly, and conditions may worsen later in the week.”

The last time a severe thunderstorm warning was issued in Hawaii was in January 2025, making the incoming threat "rare."

A powerful kona storm will move in from the northwest, bringing up deep tropical moisture and increasing southerly winds.

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the Hawaiian Islands this week through the weekend, bringing several hazards across the state. Heavy rain could lead to flash flooding, along with damaging