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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Niihau and Kauai

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...Niihau and Kauai. 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 remains 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.

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

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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters. WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night. IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Kauai Windward 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.