The main forecast concern in the short-term is the potential for heavy rain and flooding, particularly for windward Big Island and Maui, starting late tonight and lasting through Tuesday. A surface trough about 450 miles southeast of Hilo this afternoon can be clearly seen on visible satellite and will continue to advance

Heavy downpours are causing issues on Hawaii Island. According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood warning was triggered, with rain hitting parts of Kau, Puna and South Hilo. County officials have opened shelters at Keeau Armory,

A 61-year-old surfer swam back to shore with help after a shark bit off his leg below the knee, Hawaii rescuers reported. The shark bite took place at Waiehu Beach Park on Maui at a surf spot known as “Sand Piles” at about 7:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, the County of Maui said in a news release.

A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii managed to begin swimming toward shore after a shark bit off a portion of his leg near a beach on Maui, witnesses and authorities say. The shark attack happened Friday around 7 a.m. local time in the waters near Waiehu Beach ...