Paia, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON HST TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...From noon HST today through Saturday afternoon.

* 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...
- Heavy rain on the north side of an intensifying tropical cyclone
will develop later today and tonight over Big Island and spread
to Maui. Windward and southeast Big Island and windward Maui are
the most likely to experience heavy rain, with considerable
flooding possible over portions of Big Island Friday into the
weekend. Other islands in Maui County are at risk as well.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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