Volcanic eruptions, hurricanes affect rainfall on Hawaiʻi Island
The team reported a time-series of rainfall data which highlights that extreme events, such as volcanic eruptions and hurricanes, can affect the chemistry of precipitation.
Hurricane Lane brought fire and rain to Hawaiʻi
Conditions at the edge of the storm resulted in dry windy weather, while closer to the storm center, Hawaiʻi’s mountains brought rainfall.
UH atmospheric scientists share hurricane expertise
Faculty in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology's Department of Atmospheric Sciences were sought out for media interviews as the state awaited Hurricane Lane's arrival.
UH Mānoa add and drop course deadline extended
Due to Hurricane Lane, the last day to add or drop courses at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been extended to Friday, August 31.
Mahalo message from President Lassner
UH President David Lassner welcomes everyone to the new semester after Hurricane Lane.
UH campuses to resume normal operations following storm
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses, facilities and offices will resume normal operations on Monday.
August 25, 11 a.m. Tropical Storm Lane slows, flooding threat remains
All campuses are assessing conditions today, and students will be notified of any exceptions to regularly scheduled classes by noon tomorrow. UH employees should anticipate returning on Monday.
August 24, 6:10 p.m. Hurricane Lane downgraded to tropical storm
Hurricane Lane has been downgraded to a tropical storm. All UH campus closures continue until further notice.
August 24, 10:55 Hurricane Lane update
All campuses and facilities are closed. UH Hilo resumes some athletics events.
August 23, 9:45 a.m. Hurricane Lane update
Currently, all UH campuses and offices on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi are closed through Sunday.
