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 Hawaiʻi region could see fewer than normal tropical cyclones. The forecast, 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 Hawaiʻi occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has a page with tips and resources.
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 hurricane season workshops 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 Pacific Disaster Center’s Disaster Alert desktop version and app (Apple iOS version | Android version) with updated information.
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant created a great one-stop resource for disasters in the Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards.
Notifications affecting UH campuses will be posted on the emergency information webpage, as well as on social media:
