Kanoa, HI Weather Warnings
Flood Watch issued May 14 at 4:20AM HST until May 17 at 8:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI ...Flood Watch for the entire State of Hawaii Wednesday through at least Friday... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening. * 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... - A kona low developing north of the state will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday through Friday and possibly continuing through the weekend. The highest chances for excessive rainfall appear to be over Oahu and Maui county later Wednesday and Wednesday night, then slowly shift westward, with the focus mainly on Kauai by later Friday. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Remember that it does not have to be raining at your location for flash flooding to occur. If you notice signs of heavy rain or thunderstorms upslope, move quickly away from flood prone areas.
National Weather Service
Flood Advisory issued May 14 at 1:01PM HST until May 14 at 4:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 400 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1257 PM HST, radar indicated slow moving heavy rain showers mainly over the slopes of Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala and Kona districts. The heaviest rain was falling over the slopes of South Hilo District. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour. Additional heavy rain showers will be possible through the afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa Village, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Camp, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kamuela, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Ookala, Kukuihaele, Laupahoehoe, Waimanu Valley, Puuanahulu, Ninole, Honomu, Hakalau, Pepeekeo, Papaikou and Volcano. Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
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