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High Severity Alert

High Wind Warning

Until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Island wide strong gusty winds remain possible. Areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains for the island of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds remain possible. Areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains for the island of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu. WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sat 6:00 pm HST

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Action Recommended

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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 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... - Considerable flash flooding remains possible as a large and powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep tropical moisture northward across the islands. Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises in streams and flooding of roads and low lying areas. 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 FOR KAUAI THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH FOR OAHU THROUGH TONIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
Low Severity Alert

High Surf Advisory

Until Sat 6:00 pm HST

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island

Description

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. WHERE...South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island. WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday. 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 SOUTH FACING SHORES... .Gale force southerly winds will create large and rough surf along south facing shores through Saturday afternoon.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

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

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

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel and Oahu Leeward Waters. WHEN...Until 6 PM 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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