Flood Watch Updated
From
Hana
Sent
Wed, May 15 @ 3:09pm
Description
Flood Watch issued May 15 at 2:54PM HST until May 17 at 8:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI
AND MAUI THROUGH FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE BIG ISLAND...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A kona low developing to our north will bring the potential
for heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state
through at least Friday. The highest chance for excessive
rainfall appears to be over Oahu and possibly parts of Maui
county starting tonight, and persisting through Thursday. The
focus for heavy rainfall then likely shifts toward Kauai on
Friday. However, these details could change, and all areas
should be prepared for the possibility of flash flooding.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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