Tropical Storm Watch - Hurricane Ignacio . Hawaii

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Stay safe Sharon!

. . thank you Jan ! ! !

The state and the National Park Service are closing Maui parks in anticipation of Ignacio passing near the islands.

DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife Maui district will close all Maui forest reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural area reserves, for public safety due to threats of heavy rain and flash flooding.

The closures are effective at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Areas closing on Maui include:

Forest Reserves:

Kula
Makawao
Koolau
Kipahulu
Hana
Waihou Springs
Kahikinui
West Maui (all sections)
Molokai
Natural Area Reserves:

Hanawi
Na Kula
West Maui (all sections)
Kanaio
Ahihi Kinau
Olokui
Puu Alii
All Maui County Wildlife Sanctuaries

Game Management Areas

Lanai GMA
Kahakuloa GMA.
Also due to Ignacio, Haleakala National Park will close the backcountry of the park on Sunday, August 30.

This includes all trails, campgrounds, and cabins in the Wilderness crater of the park. Park staff will re-assess conditions and re-open the backcountry for hiking, camping, and cabin use once it is safe to do so.

At this time, the rest of the park remains open, including visitor centers, restrooms, car campgrounds, and roads in the Summit District and in the Kipahulu District. The park is open for sunrise viewing.

All backcountry campers and cabin users have been informed about the closure. Cabin users have also been informed on how to get refunds.

Park officials will continue to monitor the storm and assess park conditions. Updates regarding the park’s operating status will be shared via press releases, Facebook, and alerts on the park website.

Visitors can also call the park main phone number (808-572-4400) and choose option 2 for the latest closure information. http://khon2.com/2015/08/28/maui-closes-parks-as-ignacio-nears-the-islands/

http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm Haleakalā National Park sign up for updates

Stay safe Sharon....I am on the Big island in Waimea/Kamuela...I am expecting some rain here if it does pass to the north of us..

And remember we have a second one coming in right behind this one.....

Yeah, be safe...

Be safe. Hope all goes well. I have a friend who lives on Maui.

. thank you everyone . . I appreciate your kind comments . . morning . . Aloha Pamela . how are you . . it is going to reach your island before ours .. . 1009am it's raining . . . .

Hurricane Ignacio Strengthens Into Category 4 Hurricane approaching us . . Hawaii

1009 am HST 30 August 2015

. . cooler breeze this morning . just a slight breeze pick up now and then . it's really very still . . . such a relief from the terrible heat and humidity we've been experiencing on Maui . . it's raining . . . . so wonderful . . . the birds are quiet . . hear a few of them every now and then . . but they are more quiet than usual . . .

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Ignacio has likely reached its peak intensity as a Category 4 hurricane and will now weaken the next few days as it moves north of the Hawaiian Islands.

(MAP: Follow Hurricane Ignacio with our new Interactive Storm Tracker)

The expected weakening trend is due to an increase in wind shear and slightly cooler water temperatures. The increase in wind shear is thanks to the proximity of the subtropical jet over the Hawaiian Islands. As Ignacio gains latitude, it will likely face increased shear, which tends to push convection away from the center of tropical cyclones.

Another Hawaii Threat?
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for the Big Island and Maui County.

http://www.weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/tropical-storm-ignacio-hurricane-eastern-pacific-hawaii-august-2015

Stay safe Sharon.