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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:55 PM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Unsettle weather will continue through today and tonight as upper level low begins to weaken west of the state. Expect periods of moderate to locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms. The greatest flood risk will remain for Kauai County and along southeast facing mountain slopes of the Big Island and Maui County which may warrant the extension of the Flood Watch or portions of that state later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 1:01 AM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, surf heights between 10 to 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Big Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King; Tides Project at:; PacificIslandsKingTides.org
Coastal Flood Statement
Issued: 1:01 AM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, surf heights between 10 to 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Big Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King; Tides Project at:; PacificIslandsKingTides.org
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