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Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sun 6:00 pm HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Niihau and Kauai

Description

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...Niihau and Kauai. WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. 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 west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL ISLANDS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII...
Low Severity Alert

High Surf Advisory

From Sat 6:00 am until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

North shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu

Description

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet. WHERE...North shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM HST Sunday. IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU... .A northerly swell is building in and will create large surf for north facing shores peaking Saturday afternoon and then slowly declining Saturday night.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

Until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Kaiwi Channel

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet. WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Kaiwi Channel. WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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