Civil Defense Message in Oahu; Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: TROPICAL STORM LALA UPDATE #2: OAHU; HAWAII COUNTY This is an important message from the City and County of Honolulu. HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management Issued: 11:32 AM 08-15-2026 Tropical Storm Lala Update #2 Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for Oʻahu as Lala Strengthens The National Weather Service continues the Tropical Storm Warning for Oʻahu, with tropical-storm-force winds expected to begin this evening and continue into Sunday morning. Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Big Island, with the storm expected to pass south of the remainder of the Hawaiian Islands. Oʻahu is expected to experience increasing impacts this afternoon and evening, including strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf and the potential for flooding. The latest forecast calls for peak winds of approximately 30 to 50 mph, with localized higher gusts. Additional rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is possible across Oʻahu, with locally higher amounts. Residents and visitors should complete any remaining preparations now. Conditions are expected to deteriorate later today. Eight hurricane refuge areas are open Eight hurricane refuge areas opened at 8 a.m. today, Saturday, August 15: Blanche Pope Elementary School Castle High School Kahuku Elementary School Kapolei High School Mililani High School Moanalua High School Nānākuli Elementary Roosevelt High School The refuge areas will remain open as conditions warrant. For the most current list of hurricane refuge areas and updates, visit the City’s hurricane refuge area information page at https://p.veoci.com/hnlshelter. Hurricane refuge areas provide temporary protection from severe weather for residents and visitors who need a safe place to go. Individuals planning to use a refuge area should bring their own food, water, medications and other essential items whenever possible. (Full message on the image.) 📡 Source: noreply@everbridge.net 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert