Flood Watch Updated
From
Hana
Sent
Thu, May 9 @ 3:49pm
Description
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 3:42PM HST until May 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...Through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff. Remember, flash flooding can occur well downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong upper level disturbance will bring heavy showers and
isolated thunderstorms tonight through Friday and Friday
night. The heaviest downpours will be hit or miss, but where
they do occur, they will be capable of producing rainfall
rates in excess of 3 inches per hour. The threat for flash
flooding is expected to be the greatest Friday through Friday
evening. Conditions should steadily improve from west to east
late Friday into Saturday.
Remember that it does not have to be raining at your location for
flash flooding to occur. If you notice signs of heavy rain or
thunderstorms upslope, move quickly away from flood prone areas.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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