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- New NOAA's National Weather Service Director Selected
Issued: Feb 07, 2013 1:04 pm
- February 5 is National Weatherman's Day.
Issued: Feb 05, 2013 8:20 am
February 5th is National Weatherman's Day which commemorates the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston, MA in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is a day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water and climate forecasts and warnings services of any nation.
- Click Here To Learn More About Our Enhanced High Surf Information
Issued: Feb 04, 2013 12:05 pm
- Surf Zone Forecast to be issued at 4 am and 4 pm beginning March 4
Issued: Jan 30, 2013 11:58 am
- Cold Front Brings Heavy Rainfall to the State
Issued: Jan 28, 2013 11:59 am
- High Surf Impact Statements Unveiled
Issued: Jan 04, 2013 8:50 am
- South Hawaii and Molokai RADARs to upgrade to Dual Polarization
Issued: Jan 03, 2013 1:54 am
The system upgrade of South Hawaii and Molokai RADARs to dual polarization to resume in late January 2013. South Hawaii is scheduled to be upgraded starting January 29. Molokai is scheduled to be upgraded starting February 11.
- 2012 Central Pacific Hurricane Season in Review
Issued: Dec 04, 2012 9:26 am
- Hau'ula (Oahu) Recognized as StormReady & TsunamiReady
Issued: Dec 03, 2012 12:03 pm
- NWS Observer Receives Prestigious Award
Issued: Nov 15, 2012 12:02 pm
- NWS email and SMS service through GovDelivery discontinued November 13, 2012
Issued: Nov 14, 2012 7:40 am
On November 13, 2012, the NWS contract with GovDelivery was terminated. This contract service email and SMS notification of select NWS products, including CPHC bulletins, via GovDelivery.
It is our understanding that GovDelivery, Inc. intends to continue an equivalent service and enable additional subscriptions through their company website at: http://govdelivery.com/
GovDelivery intends to send current subscribers a message which will provide subscribers an opportunity to re-subscribe to the new service.
- Record dry October at several sites in the state.
Issued: Nov 02, 2012 2:59 pm
- Click Here to Learn How to Find Hazardous Weather Products On Our Website
Issued: Oct 29, 2012 2:23 pm
- 2012-2013 State of Hawaii Wet Season Outlook Screencast
Issued: Oct 15, 2012 10:31 am
- Looking for your forecast? Check out this video for some helpful tips.
Issued: Oct 12, 2012 7:45 am
- We need your feedback! Take our weather survey
Issued: Sep 27, 2012 12:10 pm
The NWS is undertaking its annual research to better serve your needs. Please take our survey at: http://svy.cfigroup.com/launch/NWS/
The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete and need not be finished all at once. We also encourage you to take a moment and complete one or more of the additional sections focused on Hazardous Weather, Marine Weather, and Aviation Weather.
- Get Prepared For Tropical Cyclone Hazards!
Issued: Sep 18, 2012 1:05 pm
Have you ever wondered what hazards are produced by tropical cyclones? Check out this screencast discussing the tropical cyclone triple threat.
- Remembering Hurricane Iniki: Day Five
Issued: Sep 14, 2012 12:00 am
- Website outage early Monday morning September 17
Issued: Sep 13, 2012 11:13 pm
During the early hours of Monday September 17, the web server that houses the WFO Honolulu and CPHC websites will be undergoing required maintenance to improve stability. The maintenance is expected to start at 1 am HST, and the duration is currently unknown. Outages are possible during the maintenance period.
- Remembering Hurricane Iniki: Day Four
Issued: Sep 13, 2012 12:00 am
- Remembering Hurricane Iniki: Day Three
Issued: Sep 12, 2012 12:00 am
- Remembering Hurricane Iniki: Day Two
Issued: Sep 11, 2012 12:00 am
- Remembering Hurricane Iniki: Day One
Issued: Sep 10, 2012 6:57 am
- Preparedness is the Key
Issued: Aug 27, 2012 9:45 am
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Now Tsunami and Storm Ready
Issued: Jul 17, 2012 9:45 am
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park recently became the second National Park to be recognized as both TsunamiReady and StormReady in the nation. For more information about the program please see www.stormready.noaa.gov.
- Weather Alerts Coming to a Cell Phone Near You!
Issued: Jun 28, 2012 8:42 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take Action!
Issued: Jun 02, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get Prepared!
Issued: Jun 01, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane Forecasting
Issued: May 31, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Flooding
Issued: May 30, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Wind
Issued: May 29, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Storm Surge
Issued: May 28, 2012 12:00 am
- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane History
Issued: May 27, 2012 12:00 am
- Kohala radar outage for dual polarization upgrade begins May 29
Issued: May 25, 2012 3:46 pm
- 2012 Central Pacific Hurricane Seasonal Outlook Released
Issued: May 23, 2012 11:34 am