Conservation
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Close Friday Ahead of Storm
The park and its Kahuku Unit will shut down Friday at 5 p.m. as heavy rain and wind are expected Saturday.
Source: National Park Service · 2026-08-23
Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service announced that Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including the Kahuku Unit, will temporarily close on Friday, August 21, at 5 p.m. The closure is a precaution ahead of an approaching storm system forecast to bring torrential rainfall and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Saturday. Hunters should avoid the area and postpone any trips until the park reopens, checking NPS updates for further information.
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