Weather Alerts for Hilo, Hawaii 96720 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Low Severity Alert

High Wind Watch

From Fri 6:00 am 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 winds are possible, but areas most at risk are those located north and east of terrain

Description

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Island-wide strong winds are possible, but areas most at risk are those located north and east of terrain. WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

From Wed 6:00 pm 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

The Big Island

Description

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...The Big Island. WHEN...From this evening through Saturday 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 is possible beginning later today 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.

More Information

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MAUI COUNTY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

Until Wed 6:00 pm HST

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Leeward Waters

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... WHAT...Southeast winds to 25 kt. WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Leeward Waters. WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. 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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