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Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing — Tuesday 2026-10-27 · Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing

• 0:00
  Aloha. Tuesday morning. A wet system is moving in from the southwest this afternoon and will intensify through Wednesday night. I'm Mele with what's happening in Hawaiʻi today.
• 1:59
  Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely across all islands starting this afternoon and peaking tonight through Wednesday evening. Flash flooding is possible anywhere—slow-moving storms over mountains can dump extreme rainfall fast. Oʻahu and Maui County will see the heaviest rain, but no island is safe from it. Gusty, erratic winds will come with the thunderstorms. If you're planning outdoor time today, move it up to early afternoon before the rain arrives.
• 2:22
  A moderate northwest swell is peaking today near advisory levels on exposed north and west shores—Waimea is running 6.6 feet, Hanalei 7 feet. That's experienced swimmers and surfers only. South shores are calmer for now: Waikiki is 3.7 feet, Kāʻanapali 3.3, Hapuna 2.2—all comfortable for swimmers. By Wednesday, south-facing shores will climb to above-average surf.
• 2:41
  Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has Mauna Loa Road closed past Kīpukapuaulu for tree removal, and the Kīpukapuaulu Trail itself is closed due to hazardous trees and hanging limbs. The park is open, but steer clear of those areas. The NPS is also warning about volcanic ash—protect yourself if you're exerting on the trails.
• 2:57
  If you're reading rain forecasts today, our piece on what Hawaiʻi rain forecast percentages leave out is worth a look. The same daily total can come from two totally different hourly patterns, and knowing which one is headed your way changes how you plan. We walked through a worked example so you can read your specific location and your specific visit hours. Full piece is on the site.
• 3:16
  Thursday and Friday improve as the system weakens, though scattered showers may linger. Trade winds may return briefly Friday night before stronger northeast winds build Sunday.
• 3:25
  Stay dry and safe out there. Catch you tomorrow.