Kailua, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT KAUAI COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Island-wide strong winds are possible, but areas most at
risk are communities north and east of steep mountains.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or
move them to a sheltered location.

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Scattered to numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms will
produce frequent gusts over 25 knots and locally heavy downpours
across the Hawaiian coastal waters through at least tonight.
Short-lived waterspouts will also be possible. Mariners should
pay attention to rapidly changing weather conditions and possible
marine warnings.

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

* WHERE...Oahu.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. The greatest risk for flash
flooding is Thursday night through Friday 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 remains 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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