Showers...heavy at times...will continue to move southward across Kauai through 1 PM. The heaviest showers will occur over northern and interior sections...where rainfall rates of one inch per hour are possible. Rainfall this heavy can cause ponding of water on roadways. Strong gusty northerly winds will also accompany these showers.
Forecast for Kauai Windward
Updated: 10:52 am HST on November 11, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM HST this evening...
Flash Flood Watch in effect through late Thursday night...
High surf advisory in effect until 6 PM HST Friday...
Rest of Today
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely late in the morning...then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs 73 to 80. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then occasional showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 58 to 70. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph becoming east around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs 75 to 82. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 61 to 73. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs 74 to 81. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Mostly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 61 to 73. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Cloudy with showers likely. Highs 75 to 82. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows 61 to 73. East winds 10 to 15 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 82. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows 61 to 73. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 82. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 61 to 73. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 82. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* all Hawaiian islands.
* Through late Thursday night.
* Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop as a strong upper level low develops north of the islands today. The upper low will remain near the islands through at least Thursday... continuing the threat for flash flooding.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Prepare now for the possibility of very heavy rainfall that could cause flash flooding.
Campers and hikers should pay particular attention to later forecasts. Stay away from creeks... streams... and other flood prone areas. Remember that it does not have to be raining where you are for flash flooding to occur.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:47 AM HST on November 11, 2009
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM HST this evening...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM HST this evening.
Northeast winds are expected to increase this morning to speeds of 20 to 35 mph... with higher gusts. The gusty northeast winds will continue through the day... before diminishing tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure any loose objects that may become airborne... or move them indoors.