HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant as a severe weather system continues to impact the island of Oʻahu.

Weather Forecast

According to the National Weather Service, this low-pressure system is still expected to bring unstable weather conditions to Oʻahu on Friday and into the weekend. This severe weather system could result in periods of heavy rainfall, possible thunderstorms, and an elevated risk of flooding, especially on Friday morning and into Friday afternoon.

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Oʻahu through 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10. A Flood Watch means that rain leading to flash flooding is possible.

A High Wind Warning that was previously in effect for Oʻahu has been downgraded to a Wind Advisory. The Wind Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

The High Surf Advisory that had previously been in effect has been canceled, as surf has fallen below advisory level.

Emergency Shelters Remain Open

Emergency shelters are currently open at the following locations:
• Wahiawā District Park
• Mānoa Valley District Park
• Wai‘anae District Park
• Kāne‘ohe District Park
• Nānākuli High and Intermediate School
• Kahuku Elementary School

At least 66 individuals sought refuge at City shelters between Thursday and Friday. There are currently no evacuation orders in place for any Oʻahu communities, but residents are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions closely and seek shelter early if they feel unsafe.

Shelters are open to both residents and visitors and are pet-friendly. Individuals are encouraged to bring essential items, including food, water, medications, and pet supplies.

Shelters are operated in partnership with the American Red Cross and houseless outreach providers and are coordinated through Partners In Care.

For the latest shelter information and updates, visit: p.veoci.com/hnlshelter.

City Offices, Facilities Closed Friday

In response to ongoing severe weather conditions and potential threats to the health and safety of Oʻahu residents, most non-emergency offices and services of the City and County of Honolulu are closed on Friday.

Closures include:
• All of the City’s Driver Licensing Centers and Satellite City Hall locations. Appointments will be rescheduled.
• All of the City’s municipal golf courses;
• The Honolulu Zoo;
• The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve;
• All City and County of Honolulu Botanical Gardens;
• All parks and recreational facilities, including athletic fields, swimming pools, outdoor courts, and gymnasiums; and
• The Waikiki Shell.

The Neal S. Blaisdell Center will operate on a limited basis (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) to accommodate the Hapalua Half Marathon expo and packet pick-up.

Transit operations, including TheBus, The Handi-Van, and Skyline, will operate on normal schedules on Friday. Trash will still be collected, and the City’s transfer stations and refuse convenience centers will be open for business as usual.

Community Assistance Center Operations Update

As a precaution, the Waialua Community Assistance Center (CAC) and Distribution Hub will temporarily pause operations on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, in addition to closures on Friday related to ongoing severe weather. Services at the Community Assistance Center are expected to resume on Monday, April 13, weather permitting.

CORP Debris Site Cleared
The City announced Thursday that all storm debris that had been previously staged at the Central Oʻahu Regional Park (CORP) has been fully cleared. The site was temporarily activated as part of the City’s Disaster Debris Management and Operation Plan (DDMOP) to expedite storm debris removal and assist those impacted by the Kona low storms that flooded Waialua and Haleʻiwa in March.

Now that debris operations at the park is complete, restoration efforts at the park will soon begin, including testing of the soil. Fencing will remain up while the restoration process takes place over the next several weeks.

Stay Informed
The City encourages everyone to stay informed and prepared:
• Sign up for HNL Alert at hnlalert.gov
• Follow official City social media channels
• Avoid flooded roadways and do not attempt to drive through standing water
• Call 911 for emergencies

Additional updates will be provided as conditions evolve.

For more information on storm preps and recovery, visit oneoahu.org