See whether hurricane, flash flood or high surf warnings are active for the Hawaiian Islands today
2 activeWind AdvisoryLanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island NorthUntil Nov 12, 6:00 AM HST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 3:07PM HST until November 12 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
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High Surf AdvisoryNiihau; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Maui Central Valley North; Windward HaleakalaUntil Nov 12, 6:00 PM HST
High Surf Advisory issued November 11 at 3:43PM HST until November 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.
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What to do
Steps for the hazards currently alerted in Hawaii.
Get ready
Now
The NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety.
Source: NWS: High windIf you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately when water starts to rise.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Decide
If conditions worsen
Evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. If told to leave, go right away. Follow orders from local emergency management.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Ride it out
During
The NWS notes that winds sustained at 40 to 50 mph can cause isolated wind damage. Follow your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High windIt is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and twelve inches of rushing water can carry away most cars. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road.
Source: NWS: Turn Around Don't DrownThe NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety. Check your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High wind
Recover
After, once it is safe
Stay clear of fallen power lines and report them to the electric company.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterStay out of floodwater and do not drive through flooded areas. Return home only when local authorities say it is safe.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterNever use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
Hawaii counties with active weather alerts
4 counties have at least one National Weather Service alert in effect. An alert that covers several counties is counted in each.
| County | Active alerts | Warnings | Alert types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui County | 2 | 0 | Wind Advisory, High Surf Advisory |
| Hawaii County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Honolulu County | 1 | 0 | High Surf Advisory |
| Kauai County | 1 | 0 | High Surf Advisory |
Counties are listed by the National Weather Service alert areas. What watches, warnings and advisories mean →
Hawaii severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Hawaii.
Hawaii tornado watches and warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Hawaii severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Hawaii flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Hawaii winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Hawaii heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Hawaii wind advisories and high wind warnings
1 active in Hawaii right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Hawaii red flag warnings
None active in Hawaii right now. A Red Flag Warning means dangerous fire weather is expected, usually a mix of low humidity, wind and dry fuels.
Hawaii tropical storm and hurricane alerts
None active in Hawaii right now. Tropical alerts name the wind or surge threat and how soon it is expected: a watch means conditions are possible, generally within 48 hours; a warning means they are expected within about 36 hours.
Hawaii tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Hawaii has 41 tornadoes on record, about 1 a year, and 14 of them since 2000. That ranks Hawaii number 48 among the 50 states by count. None were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 6 injuries and no recorded deaths.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Hawaii tornadoes have come from January through March. The single busiest month is March (27% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Hawaii flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Hawaii right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Hawaii storm tracker: storms and events
No tracked events involve Hawaii right now.
Common questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Hawaii right now?
Right now Hawaii has 0 tornado alerts and 0 winter storm alerts. The most serious active alert is Wind Advisory, in effect for Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North. It is listed until Nov 12, 6:00 AM HST. Source: National Weather Service.
Which Hawaii counties have weather alerts right now?
4 Hawaii counties have at least one active National Weather Service alert. The most affected: Maui County (2 alerts: Wind Advisory, High Surf Advisory); Hawaii County (1 alert: Wind Advisory); Honolulu County (1 alert: High Surf Advisory). The full table is on this page and updates every 15 minutes.
When was the last tornado in Hawaii, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Hawaii is April 23, 2015, rated EF0. The database lists 14 Hawaii tornadoes since 2000 and 41 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What is the strongest tornado in Hawaii history?
By rating, the strongest in the record is January 28, 1971, rated EF2. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Hawaii rank for tornadoes among the states?
Hawaii ranks 48th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 41 in all, about 1 a year. 0 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 0 deaths and 6 injuries, and the busiest year was 1971 with 5. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Hawaii?
Most Hawaii tornadoes in the record came from January through March. March is the busiest single month, with 27% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Hawaii emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Hawaii include NWS Honolulu, HI. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Which Hawaii cities and counties have their own alert pages?
This site has city pages for Hawaii County (Hilo). Each city page shows the alerts for the center of that city.
Be ready in Hawaii
Official-source guides for the weather Hawaii sees most.
Cities and counties in Hawaii
Live alerts and local storm history for each city, grouped by the county it is in.
Hawaii County: Hilo
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.