Holualoa, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR
THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 547 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over portions of
windward and southeastern Big Island, where rain was falling
at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Heavy showers are nearly
stationary over Pahala, causing rapid water rises in Paauau
Gulch. Additional heavy showers will be possible through this
evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Volcano, Glenwood, Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park, Mountain View, Hawaiian Acres,
Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, Wood Valley, Pahoa, Pahala,
Papaikou, Punaluu Beach, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kawa Flats,
Naalehu, Fern Forest and Eden Roc.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.

This advisory replaces the previous advisory that was in effect for
the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County.

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

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 a prolonged period of heavy rain and
thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday
through Friday and likely continuing through the weekend.
Bands of heavy rain will bring a potential for significant
flooding, especially in leeward areas.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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