Usually, this is primetime for the Atlantic Basin and hurricane season in the southern United States and the Caribbean.
However, the Hawaiian Islands are dealing with another natural disaster that could disrupt travel.
Hurricane Hone is considered a weak Category
1 storm – the lowest rating on the scale – but it is packing enough
rain and high winds to be an impactful force.
On Saturday, the state Department of Transportation said that all afternoon roundtrip flights between Honolulu and Hilo were canceled due to Hurricane Hone. Several flights were also canceled on Sunday morning.
Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines issued travel
advisories and waived change fees for impacted travelers flying through Hilo
(ITO), Honolulu (HNL), Kahului (OGG), Kona (KOA) and Lihue (LIH).
Hurricane and tropical storm warnings have been issued throughout the islands, although
Hone was not expected to make a direct hit on the islands. Precipitation is expected to bring up to a foot of rain
in some spots and cause flash flooding.
With a surfing advisory in place and rip currents forming, swimming in some areas is precarious. The expected winds could damage power lines and trees. To stay informed and empowered, residents and visitors are urged to check local media outlets for the latest updates and advisories.
Earlier this month, Hurricane Debby, while not necessarily considered a dangerous storm, was impactful enough to cause disturbances. This serves as a reminder of the need for preparedness and vigilance during the hurricane season.
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