US: Hawaii Braces for Another ‘Kona’ Storm Just Days After Historic Storm

Just four days after a powerful 'Kona' storm swept through Hawaii with flooding rains and winds exceeding 100 mph, a second Kona low arrived on Thursday, March 19, threatening renewed flooding across the already saturated islands. The new system was forecast to be weaker than the previous storm, but officials warned that the saturated ground significantly increased the risk of flash flooding and landslides.

US: Powerful Kona Storm Batters Hawaii With Record Rainfall and Hurricane-Force Winds

A powerful Kona Low battered Hawaii with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, causing widespread flooding, landslides, road closures, and power outages. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the state from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

US: Record Kona Storm Triggers Flooding and Power Outages in Hawaii

A slow-moving kona low brought record-breaking rainfall to Hawaii from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

US: Powerful ‘Kona’ Storm Batters Hawaii, Triggering State of Emergency

A powerful 'Kona' storm battered the Hawaiian Islands, bringing dangerous flooding and wind gusts over 100 mph, under a statewide State of Emergency declared by Governor Josh Green. Widespread power outages were reported across the islands on Saturday, March 14, with Oahu remaining under a flood watch throughout the day.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

US: Kilauea’s Ongoing Eruption Resumes in Hawaii

Kilauea volcano's Episode 18 eruption occurred early Tuesday, April 22, around 3:00 a.m., with lava fountains erupting from both vents.

US: Roof Blown Off By Winter Storm In Kaneohe, Hawaii

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages. This video shows a roof being blown off in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 5

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 4

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 3

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Kīlauea Volcano In Hawaii’s Big Island Erupts, Causing Travel Disruptions

Kīlauea Volcano, located on Hawaii's Big Island, erupted early Monday morning, December 23, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Hawaiian Airlines delayed seven interisland departures and canceled two flights.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 7

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows heavy rain on Sunday in Ocean View, Hawaii Island.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 6

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows winds and rain in Mountain View in Puna, Hawaii Island Saturday afternoon as the storm neared.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows floodwater flowing down Mamalahoa Highway in Kaʻu, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 2

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows swollen Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 4

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 3

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows swollen Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 5

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows winds and rain in Mountain View in Puna, Hawaii Island Saturday afternoon as the storm neared.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (C, right) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, left) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 10. Climate change intensifies threat to global sustainable development On Nov. 30, the World Meteorological Organization announced that 2023 is the hottest year on record. Climate change has exacerbated disasters such as flooding in Libya and the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii. Extreme weather events like summer heatwaves have become the new normal, impacting global economic and social development. Almost all sustainable development goals are being compromised. "The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The UN Climate Change Conferenc

Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history

STORY: Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 3. various of Lahaina (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 4. various of aerial footage (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 5. pics of local people STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires burning in Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii jumped to 93, according to the Maui County's website. The latest death toll has made the wildfire the deadliest one in more than a century in modern U.S. history. Deadly wildfires have nearly completely destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, a popular tourist spot and once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Reports said that thousands of people had been displaced, more than 2,200 structures had been destroyed. Despite the bad weather, questions have been raised about Hawaii

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Photo shows a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, which left for Hawaii early June 29, 2015, from Nagoya airfield, after a nearly monthlong layover in Japan to avoid bad weather while circumnavigating the globe. The duration of the flight to Hawaii is expected to be 120 hours -- five days and nights -- the longest trip for the plane operated by Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Photo shows a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, which left for Hawaii early June 29, 2015, from Nagoya airfield, after a nearly monthlong layover in Japan to avoid bad weather while circumnavigating the globe. The duration of the flight to Hawaii is expected to be 120 hours -- five days and nights -- the longest trip for the plane operated by Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Solar plane leaves for Hawaii after monthlong layover in Japan

Photo shows a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, which left for Hawaii early June 29, 2015, from Nagoya airfield, after a nearly monthlong layover in Japan to avoid bad weather while circumnavigating the globe. The duration of the flight to Hawaii is expected to be 120 hours -- five days and nights -- the longest trip for the plane operated by Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar Impulse 2 delays flight from Japan as weather window closes

Solar Impulse 2 delays flight from Japan as weather window closes

Photo taken June 24, 2015 shows the sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 plane (front) at Nagoya airport in central Japan. The plane, circumnavigating the globe and carrying pilot Andre Borschberg, called off a Hawaii-bound flight from Japan as the weather window favorable for its longest five-day trip appears to have closed. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar Impulse 2 delays flight from Japan as weather window closes

Solar Impulse 2 delays flight from Japan as weather window closes

Photo taken June 24, 2015 shows the sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 plane at Nagoya airport in central Japan. The plane, circumnavigating the globe and carrying pilot Andre Borschberg, called off a Hawaii-bound flight from Japan as the weather window favorable for its longest five-day trip appears to have closed. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar-powered plane makes landing at Nagoya airport

Solar-powered plane makes landing at Nagoya airport

Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered propeller airplane attempting a trip around the globe without a drop of fuel, prepares to make a landing at Nagoya airport, central Japan, on June 1, 2015. The plane changed its plan to fly nonstop from Nanjing to Hawaii due to bad weather and landed at the Japanese airport. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar Impulse 2 pilot Andre Borschberg speaks at a press conference at Nagoya airport in central Japan in the early hours of June 2, 2015. The solar-powered plane, currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil, fuel made an unscheduled landing on June 1 at the airport to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar Impulse 2 pilot Andre Borschberg speaks at a press conference at Nagoya airport in central Japan in the early hours of June 2, 2015. The solar-powered plane, currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil fuel, made an unscheduled landing on June 1 at the airport to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil fuel, makes an unscheduled landing at Nagoya airport in central Japan on June 1, 2015, to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil fuel, makes an unscheduled landing at Nagoya airport in central Japan on June 1, 2015, to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil fuel, makes an unscheduled landing at Nagoya airport in central Japan on June 1, 2015, to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Solar plane on round-world trip lands in Japan to avoid bad weather

Photo taken June 1, 2015 shows the Solar Impulse 2 flying above Nagoya airport in central Japan. The solar-powered plane, currently attempting the first-ever around-the-world flight without the use of fossil fuel, made an unscheduled landing the same day at the airport to avoid poor weather around Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo