Big Island South storm history

Poor range conditions were reported across the Big Island, with supplemental feeding required and persistent water shortages, especially in Hamakua and Kau Districts. Ranchers were reportedly weaning cattle early and destocking cows due to lack of available pasture feed, as well …

The volcanic eruption of Kilauea released gasses into the air which decreased the air quality as well as the visibility. These gases, known in Hawaii as vog, were reported at various times throughout the eruption on portions of the Big Island. The lava from this eruption flowed m…

A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

A period of severe drought was recorded through December 9th, then improved to moderate drought conditions which through the rest of the month.

Drought monitor showed severe to extreme drought conditions lingered through November.

Drought conditions progress to D3 to D4 (extreme to exceptional) for parts of Hawaii the Big Island.