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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains. 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.

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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

The Big Island

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...The Big Island. WHEN...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.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Big Island Leeward Waters

Widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms will continue to produce frequent gusts over 25 knots and locally heavy downpours across the Hawaiian coastal waters today. Short-lived waterspouts will also be possible. Mariners should pay attention to rapidly changing weather conditions and possible marine warnings.