According to the National Weather Service Hurrican Center, Tropical Storm Calvin has nearly passed south of Hawaii County as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, and will continue to weaken as it moves westward though it still has the potential to cause flooding, high winds and dangerous surf.

The entire State of Hawaii remains under a Tropical Storm warning as of Wednesday with the islands of Maui County, Oahu and Kauai under a High Wind Warning, according to the National Weather Service. It also issued a High Surf Warning for Maui County until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

In preparation for Calvin, Maui County staff have been inspecting and clearing culverts, and inspecting and testing drainage pumps from Tuesday, according to a news release. Sand plugs were lowered in Kihei to assist the release of floodwaters should it be required. Traffic control equipment were also being prepared to deploy in case of roadway hazards.

Maui County officials did not have any planned closures, but should conditions worsen, the county will announce them to the public as needed.

The county’s emergency operating center is ready to coordinate with state and federal agencies and remains in contact with emergency responder operations on Molokai, Lanai, East Maui, and other remote areas, according to the release.

Maui County residents can self-report damages due to Tropical Storm Calvin here.

As officials continue to monitor Calvin, they encourage residents and visitors to stay informed through the National Weather Service Hurricane Center, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Maui County Emergency Management Agency. Be prepared with an emergency kit and essential items and sign up for MEMA alerts.

Sarah Yamanaka covers events, environmental and community news for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.