Although forecasts depicted Hector remaining south of Hawaii , concerns were raised over the safety of residents displaced by the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea . Many remained in temporary tent structures that could not withstand a hurricane ; however , plans were made to relocate people to sturdier structures . A tropical storm watch was issued for Hawaii County on August 6 ; this was upgraded to a tropical storm warning early on August 8 . The tropical storm warning was discontinued later that day as Hector stayed far offshore
ongoing eruption
2018 lower Puna eruption
Hurricane Hector (2018)