Update 11:11 a.m. Feb. 9: Hawai‘i County will return to normal operations on Tuesday following severe weather over the weekend.
A storm that hit the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday is forecast to weaken later today. According to the National Weather Service, a flood watch remains in place statewide and a high wind warning for Kohala, North Kona and Kaʻū continues until 6 p.m. today.
A high surf warning for east-facing shores is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, with waves up to 15 feet and strong currents expected…