Published on December 20, 2023
The National Weather Service has cancelled the Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i. Additionally, Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and allow for extra travel time as traffic will be slow-going.
Due to the reopening of the highway, the community-run shelter at Hale Halawai in Hanalei is now closed.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 808-241-1725. Please do not call Kaua‘i police 911 unless you have an emergency. For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 808-245-6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo. To sign up for Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), the county’s emergency notification service, please go to the county’s website, www.kauai.gov and click on "Sign up for Emergency Notifications." You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800. ###