Honomu, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

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

* Until 345 PM HST.

* At 1253 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving up from the
southwest. Rain was falling over the north and south Kona
districts at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

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...
North and South Kona districts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

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This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 PM HST if flooding;
persists.;

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


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY BIG
ISLAND LOWER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Island wide very strong gusty winds continue. Areas most
at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains
including Kona and Kau Districts in the lower elevations.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and
damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for
drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles.
Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly.

Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to
drive with extreme caution.

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...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 1106 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain continued to impact the
Puna and Kau Districts along the southeast slopes of the Big Island.
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additionally,
Emergency Management reported that Highway 11 was closed at Kawa
flats due to flooding and multiple other roads are closed as well.

HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The Kau and Puna districts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters
and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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

* WHERE...The Big Island.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday 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...
- Considerable flash flooding is possible as a large and
powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep
tropical moisture northward across the islands. Persistent
bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce intense
rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises in streams and
flooding of roads and low lying 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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