Makakilo City, HI Weather Alerts

Honolulu County7:57 PM HST21.35°N, 158.09°WElevation 430 ft

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 6:00 AM Tue until 5:00 AM Thu·Issued 3:30 PM Mon Oct 26·NWS Honolulu HI

Flood Watch issued October 26 at 3:30PM HST until October 29 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Details

A trough moving over the state from the southwest will bring abundant tropical moisture late Tuesday through at least Wednesday night. Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to produce flash flooding, and while the greatest flood threat will be focused over Oahu and Maui County, all islands are at risk.

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: All main Hawaiian Islands.

When: From Tuesday morning through late Wednesday 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: - Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rain rates are expected to develop on Tuesday and continue through Wednesday night as a trough moves over the state. While the greatest flood threat will be focused over Oahu and Maui County, all islands are at risk.

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…

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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