Civil Defense Message in Oahu; Hawaii County; Maui County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: MEMA ALERT: COUNTY OF MAUI OFFICES TO CLOSE FRIDAY IN ANTICIPATION OF SEVERE WEATHER: OAHU; HAWAII COUNTY; MAUI COUNTY Notification 96 Alert Sent On: 09/24/2026 03:18:55 PM HST MEMA Alert: County of Maui offices to close Friday in anticipation of severe weather Officials discourage travel to Hāna, urge readiness ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo County of Maui departments are preparing for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nolo, which is forecast to strengthen and bring heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding to Maui County, especially East Maui, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A Tropical Storm Watch went into effect for Maui County at 11:19 a.m. today, with tropical storm-force winds possible within the next 48 hours, according to NWS. After becoming a tropical storm Wednesday, Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane today as it approaches Hawaiʻi island, according to NWS. A Flood Watch, issued at noon Wednesday, remains in effect through Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, for Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County, with 10–15 inches of rainfall possible in East Maui, as well as isolated higher amounts. NWS identifies a significant risk of flash flooding Thursday through Saturday. Wind and surf impacts are forecast to increase starting Friday, with the possibility of peak winds Saturday afternoon in downslope areas. County offices will be closed on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in anticipation of severe weather. The Kalana O Maui (County Building) will be closed Sept. 25, 2026, with the exception of the 8th Floor from 8:45-9:15 a.m. for the limited purpose of convening the Sept. 25 Maui County Council meeting in order to recess it to Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. For information, visit https://mauicounty.portal.civicclerk.com. (Full message on the image.) 📡 Source: alerts@civicready.com 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert