Weather Alerts-

Flash Flood Warning

Until Sat 4:00 am HST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Hawaii County

Description

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County Until 400 AM HST. At 1207 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain continued to impact the Puna and Kau Districts along the southeast slopes of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additionally, Emergency Management reported that Wood Valley Road remains closed in both directions due to flooding. 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... Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pahala, Volcano, Glenwood, Punaluu Beach, Kawa Flats, Mountain View, Naalehu, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, Pahoa, Hawaiian Ocean View, Fern Forest, Eden Roc, Fern Acres and Waiohinu. 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. This warning may need to be extended beyond 400 AM HST if flooding; persists.; FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

High Wind Warning

Until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Big Island lower elevation areas

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... WHAT...Southwest winds increasing this afternoon to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Big Island lower elevations. WHERE...Big Island lower elevation areas. 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.

Gale Warning

From Fri 6:00 pm until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 kt with higher gusts and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

Flood Watch

Until Mon 6:00 am HST

4 of 4

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

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...Through late Sunday night. 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 FOR KAUAI THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH FOR OAHU THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

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