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High Severity Alert

Flash Flood Warning

Until Sun 11:30 am HST

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Action Recommended

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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 Molokai in Maui County Until 1130 AM HST. At 815 AM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms continuing to move over Molokai. The most intense rainfall has been observed over southeast Molokai, where rain is falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Water levels remain elevated in Kawela Gulch and Halawa Stream. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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... the entire island of Molokai. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. This warning may need to be extended beyond 1130 AM HST if flooding; persists.; FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sun 6:00 pm HST

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Action Recommended

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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 continues to be possible. WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. WHEN...Through this 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, currently north 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

More Information

...FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND...
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