The Maui Emergency Management Agency, Maui County Parks and Recreation and the American Red Cross proactively opened shelters across Maui on Friday.

With attendance reducing, two shelters were closed at noon Saturday. According to the county, 22 people utilized shelters overnight.

Shelters are open at:

• SOUTH MAUI: South Maui Community Park Gym, 1501 Liloa Dr., Kīhei

• EAST MAUI: Hāna High School Cafeteria, 4111 Hāna Highway, Hāna

• WEST MAUI: Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina

National Weather Service (NWS) has flash flood warnings for Maui until 3 p.m. today, Molokaʻi until 3:45 p.m. and Lānaʻi until 2:45 p.m. Maui County remains under NWS flood watch through Sunday, March 22, 2026, due to a second, lesser kona storm. Because of the first kona storm, flood-impacted areas — South Maui, ‘Īao, Upper Kula, East Maui, Molokaʻi and Lahaina — are more vulnerable to significant flooding, even with less rain.

POWER OUTAGES

As of 1:30 p.m., Hawaiian Electric was reporting about 170 customers were without power in Maui County. However,

Customers were also told they should remain prepared for the possibility of new outages due to ongoing heavy rain and wind from the latest storm still impacting the state.

EVACUATION WARNINGS, ADVISORIES

Warnings and advisories are not orders. Areas currently under Maui Emergency Management Agency evacuation warnings are some neighborhoods in Lahaina, Kīhei and Iao Valley, as well as Wailuku along Iao River. Areas under Advisory are portions of South Maui, Molokai, Lahaina and East Maui.

To view whether your neighborhood is under MEMA evacuation WARNING or ADVISORY, visit Genasys Protect app at protect.genasys.com.

COUNTY CLOSURES

Molokai (recycling, metals collection and green waste areas) and Lanaʻi landfills closed Saturday due to heavy rains causing unsafe operating conditions. Landfills are anticipated to reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, according to Department of Environmental Management.

Waiehu Municipal Golf Course and all County playing fields are closed Saturday due to flooding and weather impacts, according to Department of Parks and Recreation.

WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY

Department of Water Supply (DWS) advises all residents and visitors on Maui and Molokai to conserve water as a precaution.

Limiting nonessential water use will help maintain water service reliability in the event of power or electronic disruptions or additional storm-related damage.

Fill clean containers with water for essential use as a precaution and limit nonessential water use until NWS severe weather watches and warnings are lifted. Sign up for DWS News Flash notifications at https://www.mauicounty.gov/list.aspx.

ROAD ADVISORIES

Travel on Hana Highway into East Maui is limited to emergency vehicles, essential workers and local traffic due to ongoing repair work and dangerous conditions. MPD has checkpoint enforcement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily on Hāna Highway. Haleakala National Park’s summit remains closed, according to the National Park Service. The public is urged not to attempt travel into these areas until further notice. Treat any traffic light that is out or malfunctioning as a four-way stop. Do not attempt to travel through moving water.

ROAD CLOSURES

For updates on County of Maui road closures, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/roadclosures or download the Genasys Protect app at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.

For the latest information, visit NWS in Honolulu at https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ and subscribe to Genasys Protect and MEMA alerts at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.