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Cloud Bursts Bring Rain and Interesting Sunsets!

Photos by Diane Kantor

A little rain wasn’t go to stop these intrepid golfers. Photo by Becky Holman

 

Skies During The Storm of the Century 😂

photos by Bill McDowell

 

 

Although the news of Hawaii was grim on the mainland, Hualalaians were spared most of the rain and wind. I received many emails and texts checking on our welfare. I explained that the mountain of Hualalai protects us from many storms.

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Hurricane Is Coming?

Hard to believe Hurricane Douglas is “roaring” towards us!

 

 

Canoe Club is closed for October, but Ke ‘Olu is up and running as of October 4th

It was another beautifully clear day up at the Ke ‘Olu dining room at Lunch Time

 

At the Ke ‘Olu pool the call buttons are out on the side tables ready to buzz someone for an order or help.

Buttons are numbered so staff know exactly where to […]

Exceptionally Clear Skies at Hualalai

Hurricane Lane Update

Many of us have been watching the news and trying to figure out how Hualalai has faired during this current Hurricane watch and warning. Since most of the news is about Hilo (which has suffered enough) we don’t know what’s happening in Kona and the West Coastline.

Yesterday the following graphics give us some hopeful […]

Yesterday and Today Clear Days at Hualalai and Four Seasons

Easter A.M. At Hualalai

Thanks to Bill McDowell

 

 

Ex members share the rare event on Maui

Bob and Kathy Styer sent this photo taken on the top of Haleakala Monday Morning.

Thanks to Kathy Styer

A rare sighting on Monday Morning

Sunday night the weather turned around 6PM. The wind picked up and rain started falling, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Over the next 4- 6 hours the storm continued and about 4 inches of rain soaked Hualalai. Then in the morning we all woke to see an extemely rare sight: the peak of Haleakala mountain […]

The Wind and the Surf Created Drama at Hualalai

 

 

Thanks again to Bill McDowell for sharing his great photos

Bill McDowell Captures the Beauty and Sadness of the Weather

 

No Bocci Ball Today

 

An Now For the Beauty of a Sunset After the Rain

As usual…many thanks Bill

 

 

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Hualalai and Island Escape First Hurricane/Storm

Aloha Hualalai Club Member,

I am happy to share that the storm has passed without causing any damage to the Club and Resort facilities.

We feel positive about the precautionary measures taken, as the safety of our Members, Employees and Guests is our paramount priority.

The majority of community services in […]

Information about expected Storm/Hurricane

Aloha Hualalai Club Member,

A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Hawaii County, which means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area.

Additional information can be found online at the National Hurricane Center http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions and to prepare for […]

Lots of Rain on the 15th…video of Alii Drive

Reminder: Today’s Reception is at at 5PM is at the Cultural Center Garden

Learn about Changes at Kilauea Crater Monday, March 23rd

Yes, Dorothy, we do have snow in Hawaii

 

Mauna Kea this past week!

An old photo of a snow covered Mauna Kea.

Shoveling in the past.

 

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Tropical Storm “Ana” heads to Big Island this weekend

Heavy rain and gusty winds may threaten Hawaii later this week as Tropical Storm Ana tracks toward the islands.

“Warm water and low wind shear will contribute to strengthening this week as Tropical Storm Ana tracks toward Hawaii,” said AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Evan Duffey.

Residents and travelers to Hawaii, particularly the Big Island, should pay […]

Post Iselle…not much happened at Hualalai

Aloha Club Member,

I hope you had a safe and uneventful night.

Hurricane Iselle was kind to Hualalai last night and there is basically no damage with only minor scattered debris. However, there is still the threat of heavy rains and some wind and based on the current weather report, it is […]