Governor Josh Green, alongside state emergency management and public safety officials, has delivered essential updates regarding the severe weather currently affecting Hawaiʻi. Residents are urged to remain at home and avoid travel as conditions are expected to deteriorate over the next 36 hours.
In light of the potential for flooding, hazardous road conditions, and power outages across several communities, state offices and the Department of Education Schools on all islands will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2026. This decision was made out of “an abundance of caution,” as maintaining the safety of students and staff is of utmost importance, according to state education officials.
Kamehameha Schools has also announced that all of its campuses, preschool sites, and offices will close in alignment with the state’s safety protocols due to the severe weather forecast. Employees directly affected by these closures will receive administrative leave, with exceptions for critical personnel, including disaster response teams and essential services such as healthcare and correctional staff.
Similarly, all University of Hawaiʻi campuses will shut down for the day due to the forecasted dangerous conditions, particularly high winds. The Judiciary will also close all state courthouses and operations on Monday, rescheduling hearings and extending filing deadlines to Tuesday; further details from the Judiciary will follow.
Airports are reportedly operating normally; however, travelers are advised to confirm their flight statuses with airlines before heading to the airport.
An Emergency Proclamation issued by Governor Green mobilizes state resources in response to the storm, effective until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with the possibility of extension as needed. “The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority,” stated Gov. Green. He encouraged everyone to secure their homes, check on their loved ones, and follow the guidance of emergency officials. This spirit of community support is crucial during such trying times.
As of Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, Maui County has issued several updates. Residents are advised to remain off the roads unless travel is necessary. Hāna Highway has been limited to local access due to safety concerns from fallen trees and landslides, while some traffic lights are malfunctioning and should be treated as four-way stops.
Shelters are available for those seeking refuge from the adverse weather, including the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center in Wailuku. The county is collaborating with the American Red Cross to provide additional shelters in vulnerable areas if required.
The ongoing storm has prompted the partial activation of Maui County’s Emergency Operations Center and heightened staffing levels within the Maui Police Department. Crews from the Department of Public Works are actively clearing drains and culverts, while the Water Supply and Environmental Management Departments are ensuring fuel availability and generator readiness.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning for all main Hawaiian islands through Monday afternoon, with predictions of strong winds reaching 25 to 45 mph and gusts exceeding 60 mph. A Flood Advisory is currently in effect for Molokaʻi, indicating that Maui County may face the most considerable impacts.
Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring the situation and advises residents to prepare for possible power outages. Customers can view outage updates on the Hawaiian Electric Maui County Outage Map.
For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to visit the National Weather Service in Honolulu and subscribe to MEMA alerts for the latest information.