HawaiiAlert.jp

Real-time disaster alerts in Hawaii — delivered automatically to LINE in Japanese

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What is HawaiiAlert.jp?

Real-time notifications

Real-Time Notifications

Automatically fetches official disaster alerts issued by the State of Hawaii and delivers real-time updates for your safety.

AI Japanese translation

AI-Powered Japanese Translation

Official English alerts are automatically summarized and translated into easy-to-read Japanese by AI (ChatGPT).

LINE integration

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About the Project

HawaiiAlert.jp is a free service that automatically collects official disaster alerts in Hawaii — including tsunami, hurricane, flood, high surf, strong wind, and wildfire — and translates them into Japanese with AI. It's designed to help Japanese tourists, residents, and students stay safe and informed during emergencies.

How It Works (3 Steps)

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2

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3

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When a disaster alert is issued, you'll receive a Japanese-language notification on LINE.

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LINE notifications cover major warnings requiring protective action. Watches, advisories and routine time updates are not sent.

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Latest Disaster Alerts

Alert SummaryIssuedExpires
Ended
Flood Watch
Location (Oʻahu): Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward
Severity: Minor
Description (excerpt): The Flood Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Oct 8, 17:03Oct 8, 17:18
Ended
Flash Flood Warning
Location (Oʻahu): Oahu
Severity: Severe
Description (excerpt): The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 PM HST for Oahu.
Oct 8, 16:06Oct 8, 16:16
Ended
Flash Flood Warning
Location (Oʻahu): Oahu
Severity: Severe
Description (excerpt): FFWHFO

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County

* Until 415 PM HST.

* At 110 PM HST, Moderate to locally heavy rain continues to develop
and move over the island with the majority occurring over the
western half of the island. Rain rates range from 0.5 to 2 inches
per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Additional showers with embedded heavier rain could develop to the
south and move over the island for the next few hours, especially
the western half.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
the entire island of Oahu.
Oct 8, 13:10Oct 8, 16:15
Ended
Flood Advisory
Location (Oʻahu): Oahu
Severity: Minor
Description (excerpt): The Flood Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Oct 8, 10:21Oct 8, 10:37
Ended
Flash Flood Warning
Location (Oʻahu): Oahu
Severity: Severe
Description (excerpt): FFWHFO

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County

* Until 115 PM HST.

* At 1021 AM HST, emergency management reported water flowing over
portions of Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore between Turtle
Bay and Sharks's Cove, making passage through the area dangerous.
Moderate to locally heavy rain continues to develop and move over
the island with the majority occurring over the western half of the
island. Rain rates range from 0.5 to 2 inches per hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Additional
showers with embedded heavier rain are expected to move over the
island for the next few hours, especially the western half.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
the entire island of Oahu.
Oct 8, 10:21Oct 8, 13:15

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the service free?▼
Yes, HawaiiAlert.jp is completely free to use.
What kind of notifications will I receive?▼
Japanese notifications of major protective-action warnings for O\u02BBahu, such as tsunami, flash flood, flood, tornado, hurricane, storm surge and fire warnings. Watches, advisories, high surf and general wind alerts remain available on the website. Routine updates are suppressed; increased danger or expanded O\u02BBahu coverage can trigger another notification.
Which islands are covered?▼
Currently, only alerts for the island of O\u02BBahu are delivered.
How often will I get alerts?▼
You'll only receive messages when an alert is officially issued. Some weeks may have multiple alerts, while others may have none.
Can I stop the notifications?▼
Yes. You can stop notifications anytime by blocking or removing the account on LINE.
What are your data sources?▼
Official alerts from PTWC (Pacific Tsunami Warning Center), NWS (National Weather Service), CPHC (Central Pacific Hurricane Center), and HI-EMA (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency).
Is the translation accurate?▼
Alerts are summarized and translated by AI for clarity. While accuracy is prioritized, minor differences may occur \u2014 always confirm with official English sources when possible.
I'm not receiving any notifications▼
Try blocking and re-adding the account on LINE. This usually resets the connection and restores delivery.
How do you handle privacy?▼
We do not collect any personal information. Only your LINE account ID (anonymous) is used for notification delivery.
Is Japanese the only supported language?▼
Currently, yes. English support is under development for future expansion.
How can I contact you?▼
Please reach out via the Contact page on this website. Response times may vary depending on inquiries.

Message from the Developer

HawaiiAlert.jp was created to help Japanese visitors and students in Hawaii access accurate disaster information and take safe action during emergencies.

The system automatically retrieves official alerts issued by the State of Hawaii, summarizes them with AI, and delivers Japanese translations directly to LINE.

We hope this service helps more people stay safe and informed while in Hawaii.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable stay in the islands.