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Hawai‘i Declares Emergency as Kona Storm Approaches

3/13/2026

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  • Gov. Josh Green declared an emergency order for Hawai‘i as a Kona low storm threatens severe weather, marking a shift in Green's strategy.
  • Starting Friday, all public schools, state offices, and the Hawai‘i Legislature will close.
  • Emergency proclamations have been issued for Honolulu, Maui, and Kaua‘i counties.
  • Shelters have opened across the islands as the storm is expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain and 50 mph winds.