Hawaii Braces for Severe Storms as Statewide Closures and Emergency Measures Activate
TL;DR
Governor Josh Green issued an Emergency Proclamation as a significant storm system threatens heavy rain, flash floods, and damaging winds across Hawaii, prompting statewide closures on Monday (state offices, DOE schools, UH campuses, Legislature, and courthouses) with administrative leave for state employees and extended filing deadlines to Tuesday; residents should prepare, sign up for local alerts, monitor HIEMA and NWS, and follow county guidance.
- Office of the Governor — News Release — Officials Provide Storm Update, Urge Public Preparedness Governor Josh Green (.gov)
- All state offices, public schools, UH campuses to close Monday Hawaii News Now
- Gusty winds, showers pummel Hawaii; multiple power outages reported Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- County, state announce weather-related school and facilities closures Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- Shoppers stock up for storm KITV
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