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High Severity Alert

Flash Flood Warning

Until Sun 4:45 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Maui County

Description

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Maui in Maui County Until 445 AM HST. At 119 AM HST, emergency management reports multiple road closures across the island, including in Lahaina, Kahului, and Kihei. This ongoing flooding, combined with the potential for new showers and thunderstorms to develop and lift north across the area, will keep the risk of flash flooding elevated through the early morning hours. 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... This includes the entire island of Maui. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. This warning may need to be extended beyond 445 AM HST if flooding; persists.; FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Advisory

Until Sun 3:30 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The island of Molokai in Maui County

Description

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM HST EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI IN MAUI COUNTY... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. WHERE...The island of Molokai in Maui County. WHEN...Until 330 AM HST. IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms developing and tracking northeast over eastern Molokai. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ualapue, Kamalo, Pukoo, Kalaupapa National Park, Kawela, Halawa Valley, Kaunakakai and Kualapuu. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. This advisory may need to be extended beyond 330 AM HST if flooding; persists.
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

Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island

Description

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. 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 west of the islands has drawn abundant moisture northward. Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected Sunday. 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 CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND...
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