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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 are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County. WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. 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.
Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

Until Sun 6:00 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Oahu Windward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with higher gusts and seas 13 to 18 feet. WHERE...Oahu Windward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel. WHEN...Until 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.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Advisory

From Fri 3:31 pm until 6:30 pm 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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI IN MAUI COUNTY... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. WHERE...The island of Molokai in Maui County. WHEN...Until 630 PM HST. IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 327 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over Molokai from the southwest. The heaviest rainfall is focused along the southern slopes of the terrain and falling at a rate of 0.5 to 2 inches per hour. This would most likely result in water over Kamehameha V Highway and closure of the road, especially near Kawela Gulch and Nuu Streams which already have elevated water levels. - This advisory includes the entire island of Molokai. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. A Flood Watch is also in effect through Sunday night. This advisory may need to be extended beyond 630 PM HST if flooding; persists.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Advisory

From Fri 4:01 pm until 6:45 pm HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The island of Maui in Maui County

Description

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF MAUI IN MAUI COUNTY... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County. WHEN...Until 645 PM HST. IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 400 PM HST, radar indicated areas of heavy rain moving into the island of Maui from the southwest. The heaviest rainfall was occurring along the south slopes of Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains, falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. This could result in additional road closures along Piilani and Honoapiilani Highways as rainfall drains through the streams down to the coast over the next few hours. - This advisory includes the entire island of Maui. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. This advisory may need to be extended beyond 645 PM HST if flooding; persists.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Mon 6:00 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe

Description

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. 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 as a large and powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep tropical moisture 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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