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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:50 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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. &&
Coastal Flood Statement
Issued: 1:33 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW 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. && 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
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:28 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt, except north winds in Maalaea Bay. * WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions. &&
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