Flood Watch Updated
From
Hana
Sent
Fri, Jan 31 @ 3:04am
Description
Flood Watch issued January 31 at 2:53AM HST until January 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...FLOOD WATCH CANCELLED FOR OAHU, MOLOKAI, LANAI AND KAHOOLAWE...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The island of Maui and Big Island.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong winter low pressure system passing north of the
state is pulling a strong cold front across the eastern half
of the island chain. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
developing along and ahead of the front will introduce the
highest potential for flash flooding in Maui and Big Island
through this afternoon.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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