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High Severity Alert

Flash Flood Warning

Until Sun 1:00 am HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Hawaii County

Description

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM HST SUNDAY FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY... At 1016 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the entire Big Island of Hawaii. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds island-wide. Flash flooding is ongoing with reports of highway closures and flooding in local communities. Hawaii County Emergency Management officials are asking residents and visitors to shelter in place for this life threatening event, keeping roadways clear for emergency responders. HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well as landslides in steep terrain. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... the entire Big Island of Hawaii. 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. The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
High Severity Alert

Flash Flood Warning

Until Sun 1:00 am HST

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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 100 AM HST. At 849 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the western Kona slopes of the Big Island. A large heavy rain band continue to move over the Kona slopes with heavy rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well as landslides in steep terrain. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Kainaliu, Honaunau, Honalo, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Holualoa, Kalaoa, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kona International Airport, Milolii and Hawaii Volcanoes Park Kahuku Unit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This warning may need to be extended beyond 100 AM HST if flooding; persists.; FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
High Severity Alert

High Wind Warning

Until Sun 6:00 pm HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Big Island lower elevations

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY BIG ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS... WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Big Island lower elevations. WHEN...Until 6 PM 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

Special Marine Warning

Until Sun 12:45 am HST

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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Big Island Windward Waters

Description

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM HST... For the following areas... Big Island Leeward Waters... Big Island Southeast Waters... Big Island Windward Waters... At 1055 PM HST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm east of FAD Buoy SS, or 19 nm south of Kalapana, moving northeast at 50 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Cape Kumukahi, FAD Buoy A, South Point, FAD Buoy HK, FAD Buoy E, FAD Buoy D, FAD Buoy G, and FAD Buoy SS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...50KTS
Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

Until Sun 6:00 pm HST

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Issued By

Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. WHEN...Until 6 PM 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 Watch

Until Mon 6:00 am HST

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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...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 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 MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH FOR OAHU CANCELED...
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