This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi system on February 9, 2026.
Aloha UH students, faculty and staff,
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses will reopen and resume operations and classes on Tuesday, February 10, following the statewide closure of state offices due to storm conditions.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for mobile alerts through the UH RAVE Alert system to receive emergency notifications and important updates.
Mahalo for your time and attention,
UH Office of Communications
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This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi system on February 8, 2026.
Aloha UH students, faculty and staff,
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses will be closed on Monday, February 9, due to dangerous weather conditions, particularly high winds impacting the state.
Governor Josh Green announced today, Sunday, February 8, the statewide suspension of non-essential state services for Monday, February 9, following the emergency declaration he issued on Friday, February 6. Shortly after the governor’s announcement, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced the closure of all public schools.
The closure is a statewide precautionary measure in response to increasing wind threats, existing power outages and restrictions on local air travel. Residents are strongly encouraged to limit travel unless absolutely necessary to allow emergency and utility crews to respond to and recover from weather-related impacts.
UH Operations
- All UH campuses are closed.
- All in-person and online classes are canceled.
- Instructors will contact students directly if there are questions or updates regarding assignments or coursework.
- Employees will receive a follow up email with more information.
- Employees critical for the support of health, safety and recovery efforts should check with their supervisors regarding whether they are required to report to work.
- Select key departments may be asked to assess conditions and assist as needed.
Weather Conditions and Impacts
Strong trade winds are forecast to strengthen today, peaking late this afternoon through Monday:
- Sustained winds of 30–40+ mph
- Gusts up to 60+ mph
Impacts may include:
- Power outages
- Downed tree limbs and uprooted trees
- Hazardous driving conditions
Heavy rain is expected to continue through Monday, with flash flooding most likely in windward areas, particularly on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.
Stay Informed
We encourage everyone to stay informed and prepared:
- Check your hawaii.edu email for campus-specific updates and operational information.
- Monitor trusted sources for real-time weather updates, including:
UH RAVE Alert System
For added safety, all UH students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for mobile alerts through the UH RAVE Alert system to receive emergency notifications directly.
Please stay safe, take necessary precautions and limit travel where possible.
Mahalo for your time and attention,
Office of Communications
University of Hawaiʻi
