Flood Watch Updated
From
Hana
Sent
Fri, May 10 @ 3:34am
Description
Flood Watch issued May 10 at 3:28AM 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 remains
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* 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...
- The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy
rainfall will continue across the state through tonight as a
strong upper level disturbance settles southward over the
area. Conditions will steadily improve from west to east
later tonight through Saturday as this upper disturbance
drifts eastward.
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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