Flash Flood Warning Issued

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Flash Flood Warning issued January 10 at 4:04AM HST until January 10 at 7:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County

* Until 730 AM HST.

* At 404 AM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and storms moving
ashore over Maui from the north and east, with peak rainfall rates
of 2 to 4 inches per hour. The heaviest showers are moving ashore
between Haiku and Hana, with additional showers and storms
approaching from the north. Water levels in streams are quickly
rising, which will continue.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea,
Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela,
Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku and Waiehu.

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.

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