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A wet, windy stretch is driving the statewide weather picture, with high surf advisories posted for south-facing shores across Hawaiʻi and storm preparations ramping up on Maui and Kauaʻi. On the Big Island, flood advisories for Puna and Kaʻū remain in effect as officials warn of another round of heavy rain, while Maui County is urging residents to get ready for a third kona storm and Kauaʻi crews are clearing debris in Wailua ahead of the next system. Surf forecasts show elevated south swells for Maui, the Big Island, and Kauaʻi, with advisories and forecast updates pointing to rougher ocean conditions into Thursday. Beyond the weather, Maui is following a high-profile murder trial involving a local doctor, while the Big Island is dealing with a burglary arrest in Kona and the safe recovery of a 12-year-old runaway in Hilo.

Maui

Maui’s immediate focus is on weather impacts, with county officials urging preparedness ahead of the next kona storm and South Kīhei Road set to close for storm repairs. The island is also under a high surf advisory for south-facing shores, with conditions expected to stay rough into Wednesday. In other Maui coverage, jury deliberations have begun in the trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on Oʻahu, and the community is also remembering Mercer “Chubby” Vicens as a significant local figure.

Big Island

The Big Island is bracing for more unsettled weather, with flood advisories extended for parts of Puna and Kaʻū and officials warning of another storm system that could bring severe conditions. A high surf advisory and surf forecast point to rough ocean conditions, while the weather forecast calls for showers and possible thunderstorms in some areas. Public safety stories also stand out, including a burglary arrest in Kona and the recovery of a missing 12-year-old in Hilo. Officials are also reminding residents to stock up on water ahead of the storm, with drinking water preparedness guidance from the County of Hawaiʻi.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi is facing the same weather pattern affecting the rest of the state, with a high surf advisory for south-facing shores and surf forecasts showing bigger waves through Wednesday. Rain remains part of the picture as well, with forecast updates calling for scattered showers and locally heavy rainfall in some areas. In advance of the next storm, an emergency road closure is in place in Wailua for bridge cleaning and debris removal, while Hawaiʻi airports are preparing for added interisland traffic tied to Merrie Monarch.

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