Hawaii, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR
THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM HST.

* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 619 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Maunawili.
Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour.
Waikane and Waiahole Streams are at or slightly over minor
flood thresholds. Locations along these streams need prepared
for flash flooding within the next hour.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Kaaawa, Punaluu,
Kaneohe, Kaneohe Marine Base, Mililani, Hauula, Kalihi,
Wahiawa, Maunawili, Kailua, Manoa, Laie, Palolo, Waimanalo,
Kahuku and Hawaii Kai.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.

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This advisory may need to be extended beyond 700 PM HST if flooding;
persists.

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

* WHERE...Oahu.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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...
- A vigorous upper level trough continues to slowly swing
through the state this afternoon and will continue to bring
unstable weather conditions through tonight. Heavy showers
and isolated thunderstorms will continue to be possible
overnight tonight. The trough axis should lift north of the
area by Sunday morning, which should diminish the flooding
threat.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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