Hawaii declares emergency as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E approaches
Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E approached the islands. Flood watches covered Hawaii and Maui counties, with heavy rain and possible flooding, power outages and road closures expected as forecasts developed.
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What happened
Hawaii officials declared a state of emergency on September 23 as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E approached the islands. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheswild955.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheskhow.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
The system was described as about 320 miles south-southeast of South Point, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour, moving west-northwest at six miles per hour. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheswild955.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheskhow.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Hawaii and Maui counties from Wednesday noon through Saturday evening. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheswild955.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheskhow.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
Forecasters said the system could strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane, while heavy rain and life-threatening flooding were forecast particularly for Hawaii Island and Maui. [1][2]
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- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheswild955.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
- Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheskhow.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
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- [1] Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheswild955.iheart.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency As Another Potential Hurricane Approacheskhow.iheart.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
What this could mean for you
Flights and road journeys could face delays or unsafe conditions.
Heavy rain, flooding and possible road closures can disrupt surface access and travel operations.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Flooding or hazardous conditions must develop as the system approaches.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Some households could lose electricity temporarily.
Storm impacts can damage power infrastructure or interrupt service.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Strong winds, flooding or other storm damage must affect local networks.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
The system strengthens toward the forecast hurricane intensity.
Heavy rain produces flooding in Hawaii or Maui counties.
Pressure eases if…
The system weakens or tracks away from the islands.
Flood watches are lifted without major flooding or infrastructure disruption.
Still unclear
Whether Fifteen-E would strengthen into a hurricane or make landfall near the islands was not established.
The material did not establish actual casualties, outages or road closures.
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Hawaii is under a state of emergency after officials declared urgent warnings on Wednesday (September 23) as a rapidly intensifying tropical depression, officially named Fifteen-E,…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Hawaii is under a state of emergency after officials declared urgent warnings on Wednesday (September 23) as a rapidly intensifying tropical depression, officially named Fifteen-E,…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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