Hawaii County is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Dora and other related weather patterns as the hurricane makes its way into the Central Pacific. The storm is expected to pass well South of Hawaii Island, and no significant impacts resulting from the hurricane are expected. However, related weather patterns are expected to cause strong tradewinds and dry conditions beginning on Monday, August 7, and strengthening through Tuesday, August 8.
As of Sunday, August 5, Hurricane Dora had strengthened overnight as it continued to move west toward the Central Pacific basin. Hurricane Dora regained Category 4 intensity this morning on its steady western track through the Pacific Ocean. As of 11 a.m., Dora was 1,440 miles east-southeast from Hawaii and packing maximum sustained winds of about 130 mph with higher gusts, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. Hurricane-force and tropical storm-force winds now extend out 25 miles and 45 miles from Dora’s center, respectively. The powerful tropical cyclone is heading west at about 18 mph on a path toward the Central Pacific basin and is not expected to threaten land. Dora is expected to continue to strengthen today before weakening Sunday through Monday.
At this time, there are no plans to cancel any outdoor events scheduled through the weekend. However, the County urges all event organizers, participants, and attendees to remain vigilant and stay updated on the latest weather advisories from official sources. Residents should be prepared for potential changes should the weather situation evolve.
The Hawaii County Civil Defense Administration has been working diligently to ensure that all necessary precautions are in place and kindly requests all residents to take the following precautions:
Stay Informed: Keep track of the latest weather updates and advisories from reliable sources, such as the National Weather Service and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Emergency Preparedness: Create a family emergency plan and have an emergency kit ready with essential supplies, including non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, and a first aid kit. For preparation resources, visit: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense/emergency-preparedness
Secure Outdoor Items: If you have outdoor furniture, decorations, or other loose items, secure or bring them indoors to prevent potential damage during strong winds.
The safety and welfare of our community are of paramount importance, and we are committed to taking all necessary measures to protect our residents.
To receive timely and essential alerts, the County encourages residents to sign up for Everbridge messages from Civil Defense. This service allows individuals to receive critical notifications directly through their preferred communication channels, enabling them to make well-informed decisions in real-time. To register for this service, please visit https://member.everbridge.net/371914103062563/login.
For updates and additional information, please refer to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency’s website at: https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
