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Hawai‘i Faces Wetter Season Amid Drought Relief Hopes

10/27/2025

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a wetter-than-average wet season for Hawai‘i, due to a weak La Niña expected through early spring 2026.
This pattern could bring above-normal rainfall, though long-range forecasts carry uncertainty.
The 2025 dry season was the third driest in 30 years, with about 70% of the state experiencing drought.
If the predicted rainfall occurs, drought conditions could significantly improve or end by the season's close.

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Story summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a wetter-than-average wet season for Hawai‘i, due to a weak La Niña expected through early spring 2026.
This pattern could bring above-normal rainfall, though long-range forecasts carry uncertainty.
The 2025 dry season was the third driest in 30 years, with about 70% of the state experiencing drought.
If the predicted rainfall occurs, drought conditions could significantly improve or end by the season's close.