Hana, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County

* Until 915 PM HST.

* At 657 PM HST, radar indicated persistent heavy rain mainly
between Hana and Hamoa. Rain was falling at a rate of 2 to 4
inches per hour with the heaviest rain along the slopes of east
Maui. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hana, Kipahulu and Hamoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

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This warning may need to be extended beyond 915 PM HST if flooding;
persists.;

This Flash Flood Warning replaces the previously issued Flood;
Advisory that was in effect for The island of Maui in Maui County.;


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian islands.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall
and 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...
- Low pressure will develop west of the islands and draw
abundant moisture northward as it strengthens during the next
couple of days. This will bring potential for heavy rain and
thunderstorms leading to flash flooding over all Hawaiian
islands.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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