The National Weather Service is projecting five to eight tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific in 2017. The outlook calls for a 40 percent chance of an above-normal season. ( PDF )

Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30. While hurricanes typically develop during this timeframe, and our islands usually have several days of advance warning, adverse weather conditions can occur suddenly and with relatively little notice.

When the threat of severe storm occurs, university officials will monitor the situation and provide guidance on safety measures and, if necessary, suspend university operations and limit travel in affected areas.

Stay informed

University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for UH Alert to be informed via text message about emergency situations affecting our 10 campuses.

Notifications affecting UH campuses will be posted at the Emergency Information webpage.

The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC), managed by UH , provides you with updated information on hazards happening across the State of Hawaiʻi and around the world. For latest information on hazards, access PDC ’s Disaster Alert Application on the web, or download PDC ’s free mobile Disaster Alert App from the iTunes or Google Play store.

Be prepared

A good starting point for emergency preparation is to download UH Sea Grant’s Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards.

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency recommends residents and visitors take the following actions to prepare for any possible hurricane or tropical cyclone: