Weather Alert in Hawaii
WEATHER ALERT: Stolen Stuff Hawaii 7:00 PM HST, 8/19/2026 A SECOND SYSTEM IS FORMING EAST-SOUTHEAST OF HAWAII The National Weather Service puts it at a 90% chance of becoming a tropical depression, both within 48 hours and over 7 days. In their words: "a tropical depression is likely to form during the next day or so while the disturbance moves westward to west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph and crosses into the Central Pacific tonight. Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely monitor the progress of this system." IT HAS NO NAME AND NO TRACK YET, AND THAT IS NOT AN OVERSIGHT. Honolulu forecasters wrote this evening that "models suggest it could track similarly to Lala," but "because a clear center has yet to form, it is impossible to accurately predict (with any confidence) the details we all want to know." Official forecasts are expected to begin late tonight or Thursday morning. WHAT THEY DO EXPECT: trades weaken Thursday, typical trade showers Friday, then the weekend depends on the track. Rain likely increases on the EAST side Saturday night into Sunday and stays high Sunday night into Monday. On the WEST side, Sunday into Sunday night and lasting into Monday. HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC SAID IT PLAINLY THIS AFTERNOON. The system "is forecast to follow a similar path as Lala and could impact the state as early as this weekend," and it "could delay ongoing restoration efforts." More than 500 employees and contractors are already positioned across the islands. THIS ONE LANDS ON A GRID THAT HAS NOT RECOVERED. Oahu is 99% restored and Maui County 98%, but HAWAII ISLAND IS ONLY 75%, about 16,800 customers still out, with some areas told to expect at least two weeks. YOU HAVE UNTIL THE WEEKEND, AND THAT IS THE WHOLE MESSAGE. Review your plan, store water, charge everything, refill prescriptions and gas, and check on the neighbor who has been running a generator for four days. Sources: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center and NWS Honolulu, and Hawaiian Electric, 8/19/2026. 🌀 sshsearch.com/weather #hawaii #weather #storm #hurricane #bigisland