Jackie Young

Forecasters warn the state could see heavy rainfall through Sunday, with more flash flooding, thunderstorms and strong winds.

For NPR News, I'm Jackie Young in Honolulu.

Crowds gathered overnight and parking lots filled up before dawn for what has been called the Super Bowl of Surfing. The event has run only 10 times in 40 years and was last held in January 2023. The invite-only contest is named for big wave champion surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau and will only run if surf heights consistently reach 40 feet.

Crowds gathered overnight and parking lots filled up before dawn for what has been called the Super Bowl of Surfing. The event has run only 10 times in 40 years and was last held in January 2023. The invite-only contest is named for big wave champion surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau and will only run if surf heights consistently reach 40 feet.

Monster swells are expected to run throughout the day up to 50 feet. Last year's champ, Honolulu City lifeguard Luke Shepardson, will be defending his title. Emergency officials are warning spectators to stay far away from the shore because last year's high surf washed dozens of people and their belongings into the ocean. For NPR News, I'm Jackie Young in Honolulu.

Monster swells are expected to run throughout the day up to 50 feet. Last year's champ, Honolulu City lifeguard Luke Shepardson, will be defending his title. Emergency officials are warning spectators to stay far away from the shore because last year's high surf washed dozens of people and their belongings into the ocean. For NPR News, I'm Jackie Young in Honolulu.