The 2024 hurricane season begins on June 1, and forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration¡¯s (NOAA) Central Pacific Hurricane Center said the Hawai??ʻi region could see fewer than normal tropical cyclones. The , released on May 21, predicted one to four tropical cyclones compared to four to five in a normal season.
It is important to note that the forecast is for the number of storms in the region but not specifically for landfall to the state. The 2020 hurricane season was considered below average, yet Hurricane Douglas became the closest on record to pass by the island of Oʻahu.
“As we look towards our coming hurricane season, we must prepare with the real possibility in mind that a hurricane could impact our community,” said Chris Brenchley, director of NOAA¡¯s Central Pacific Hurricane Center. “Any actions we take now, however small, can make a difference in how resilient our households and communities will be in the event of the storm.”
Hurricane season in Hawai??ʻi occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30. The Hawai??ʻi Emergency Management Agency has a page with .
UH resources:
UH encourages all students and employees to prepare for the season before storms approach, when the lines at stores can be overwhelming. UH community members are invited to participate in the UH that are held over the summer.
All members of the UH community are urged to sign up for UH Alert to receive emergency text alerts. If you have already signed up, log in to ensure that contact information is up-to-date.
There is also the Disaster Alert desktop version and app ( | ) with updated information.
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Notifications affecting UH campuses will be posted on the emergency information webpage, as well as on social media: