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Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing — Monday 2026-09-28 · Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing

• 0:00
  Aloha. Monday morning. Hurricane Nolo is moving away — winds have dropped, the advisory is cancelled, and today stays mostly dry. I'm Mele with what's happening in Hawaiʻi today.
• 1:51
  Today and tomorrow are your window before the rain arrives. Expect light trade wind showers on windward slopes, but nothing major. Starting Tuesday night through Thursday, tropical moisture from Nolo's outer bands will bring a noticeable increase in rain — especially on the Big Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi, with 1 to 2 inches possible. Wednesday and Thursday will be wetter and cloudier, so save indoor activities or flexible timing for those days.
• 2:13
  Ocean conditions are still rough from the hurricane's swells. South-facing shores have high surf today that may linger through Wednesday — Oʻahu south shore is 7.1 feet, north shore 6.8 feet, Kauaʻi's Hanalei is 8.9 feet. That's experienced swimmers and surfers only. A Small Craft Advisory stays in effect through 6 PM today for channels and exposed waters.
• 2:31
  Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has several closures in place — Mauna Loa Road is closed for tree removal, Hilina Pali Road has shoulder work through mid-November, Kīpukapuaulu Trail is closed for hazardous trees, and the Sulphur Banks Bridge is closed, though the boardwalk is open. If you're headed to higher elevations, protect yourself from volcanic ash in the air.
• 2:50
  If you're planning a snorkel trip this winter, our guide breaks down sheltered south-shore spots across the islands — which beaches work best when conditions turn rough like they are this week, and what to look for from November through April. It's worth reading before Wednesday hits and the rain arrives.
• 3:05
  Wednesday and Thursday bring the rain, but Friday conditions start easing as Nolo continues moving away. By the weekend, swells will begin dropping and winds will ease.
• 3:14
  Today's your beach day. Full snorkeling guide is on the site. Catch you tomorrow.