Kapaa, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Surf of 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM HST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.

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...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Tropical Storm conditions.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible through the day.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN CONTINUE ACROSS THE BIG ISLAND AND
MAUI COUNTY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane
Warning has been cancelled for Big Island East, Big Island
Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island
Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, and Kona

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Big Island East, Big
Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island
Southeast, Big Island Summits, Central Oahu, East Honolulu, Ewa
Plain, Haleakala Summit, Honolulu Metro, Kahoolawe, Kauai East,
Kauai Mountains, Kauai North, Kauai South, Kauai Southwest,
Kipahulu, Kohala, Kona, Koolau Leeward, Koolau Windward, Lanai
Leeward, Lanai Mauka, Lanai South, Lanai Windward, Maui Central
Valley North, Maui Central Valley South, Maui Leeward West,
Maui Windward West, Molokai Leeward South, Molokai North,
Molokai Southeast, Molokai West, Molokai Windward, Niihau, Oahu
North Shore, Olomana, South Haleakala, South Maui/Upcountry,
Waianae Coast, Waianae Mountains, and Windward Haleakala

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 100 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 100 miles
west of Kailua-Kona
- 19.9N 157.6W
- Storm Intensity 70 mph
- Movement Northwest or 310 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Lala continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall
leading to flash flooding, and dangerously high surf to portions of
the state. Heavy rain associated with the tropical storm extends
across the Big Island and Maui County this morning and will spread
northwest to reach Oahu and Kauai later this morning. The center of
Tropical Storm Lala remains located west of the Big Island and will
continue generally westward, tracking south of the island chain today.
Do not focus on the exact forecast track or intensity of Lala as
impacts extend well beyond the center of the tropical storm.

Rainfall between 15 to 30 inches has been observed over the last
18 hours for the eastern and southern Big Island. Rain rates have
generally decreased to one inch per hour or less for the Big Island.
The threat for flooding continues for the Big Island and Maui County
and spreads to the rest of the state later this morning. Heavy
rainfall could persist into Monday for some areas, mainly over the
western end of the island chain. Lala is expected to produce
additional rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches across the Big Island with
4 to 6 additional inches of rain for the smaller islands. Locally
higher amounts are possible. While the highest rainfall amounts will
be focused over windward areas and higher terrain, leeward areas will
also have a significant flood risk.

Winds and wind gusts on the Big Island and across Maui have decreased
early this morning. Sustained winds are now mostly 25 mph or less for
these islands, though wind gusts up to 60 mph are still occurring
along the Saddle Road and portions of Maui. Sustained winds of 20 to
30 mph continue for the other islands, with isolated mountain and
downslope locations, particularly on Molokai, experiencing gusts as
high as 80 mph. Tropical storm conditions, with sustained winds over
39 mph, are still expected across the state through this evening. It
is very important to note that the mountainous terrain of the islands
will likely produce localized areas of highly enhanced and damaging
winds, even well away from the tropical cyclone center.

East swell is subsiding for the Big Island but is currently peaking
for Maui County. Surf will continue to build further west, peaking
over the next several hours for Oahu and later this morning for Kauai.
Some increase in surf is also possible today along exposed
south-facing shores as Lala continues westward. Significant beach
erosion and overwash are still possible across vulnerable coastal
infrastructure.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui County. Remain well sheltered from
life-threatening wind having additional extensive impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across the rest of the state. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having additional limited to significant impacts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui County. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having additional devastating impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In
mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
or washed out.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the rest of the state. Remain well guarded against life-threatening
flood waters having additional limited to extensive impacts.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having possible limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the
Hawaiian islands. Remain well braced against a tornado event having
possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.

If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a
quick and dramatic rise in water levels.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Honolulu HI around 5 AM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Lihue
- Wailua
- Anahola

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through early Monday morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- https://www.weather.gov/hfo

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.

* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Hurricane Lala will bring periods of heavy rain to Kauai, Niihau,
and Oahu this evening through late Sunday night. Current forecast
has rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches with local amounts up to 8
inches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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