The National Weather Service (NWS) issued notice this morning that a Red Flag Warning (RFW) has been issued for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i and the island of Ni‘ihau, through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1. NWS defines leeward to include the south shore areas of Mahaulepu, Kōloa and Po‘ipū and all areas west of Kōloa/Po‘ipū.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Gilma along with other storm activity in the Pacific and has activated its emergency preparedness plan.