Volcano, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM HST THIS MORNING FOR
THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

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

* WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County.

* WHEN...Until 730 AM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 415 AM HST, Radar indicated heavy rain from Upolu Point to
Mountain View to South Point. Rain was falling at a rate of 1
to 1.5 inches per hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaau, Honokaa, Volcano,
Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiian Acres, Keaau, Papaikou,
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Pepeekeo, Honomu, Orchidlands
Estates, Hakalau, Ninole, Laupahoehoe, Wood Valley and Pahoa.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

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This advisory may need to be extended beyond 730 AM HST if flooding;
persists.