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O‘ahu Closes Schools, Parks Amid Severe Weather Warning
4/11/2026
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Story summary
- O‘ahu will close schools, parks, libraries, and government offices due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.
- Governor Josh Green (Hawaii) urged safety and preparedness as the island braces for weather.
- Emergency shelters are open.
- The state has suffered about $1 billion in damage from previous storms, and federal disaster relief is on the way.
- Deepening low-pressure system will bring more heavy rain and flash flooding through the weekend.
