Kaunakakai, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday 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. 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 will develop north of Kauai Saturday night and
pass northwest of the islands on Sunday before drifting to
the west on Monday. During this time, moist and unstable
southeast to south winds will bring a threat of heavy showers
and thunderstorms to all islands. On the Big Island and Maui,
the greatest flood risk will be on southeast slopes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Low lying coastal areas of all Hawaiian Island,
especially along northern low lying coastal areas exposed to a
building northerly swell.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.


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.

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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