A powerful system called a Kona storm will bring flooding rainfall, strong winds, some severe thunderstorms, even mountain summit blizzard conditions to Hawaii into this weekend. Flood watches and high wind warnings are in effect throughout Hawaii.

Residents on parts of Hawaii Island and Maui County are being asked to conserve water during ongoing severe weather.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno reports several road closures, power outages and a water conservation request as a Kona Low storm moves through the island.

Schools and universities on Oahu, Kauai, and Maui counties will close this Friday due to severe weather. Residents should prepare for transportation disruptions and possible road closures as emergency

A powerful kona storm will remain anchored northwest of the state producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination of threats ranging from significant flash flooding,

The utility says crews and contractors are working as quickly as possible to safely restore power to customers across the islands.

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the Kau coast of Hawaii island late this afternoon. The quake hit at 5:16 p.m. and was centered about 8 miles east-southeast of Pahala and 44 miles south-southwest of Hilo at a depth of about 18 miles below sea level,