Mākaha-Kaʻena, HI Weather Alerts

Honolulu County8:30 AM HST21.48°N, 158.23°WElevation 92 ft

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 6:00 AM Tue until 5:00 AM Thu·Issued 3:05 AM Mon Oct 26·NWS Honolulu HI

Flood Watch issued October 26 at 3:05AM HST until October 29 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Details

A trough moving over the state should bring abundant tropical moisture and is expected to remain nearly stationary for a few days. Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are possible, potentially leading to flooding across all islands.

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: All main Hawaiian Islands.

When: From Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night.

Impacts: Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.

Additional details: - Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rain rates may develop Tuesday and continue through Wednesday evening as a trough moves over the state.

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South…

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