Flood Watch Updated
From
Hana
Sent
Thu, May 16 @ 3:24am
Description
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 3:17AM HST until May 17 at 8:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI AND MAUI...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Maui.
* 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 north to northwest of the state will bring the
potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms through at least
Friday. The highest chance for excessive rainfall appears to
be over Kauai and Oahu through Friday. However all islands in
the Flood Watch area 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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