Waikoloa, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 200 AM HST.

* At 1109 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain falling over the Puna and Kau districts. Rain was falling at
a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour with the heaviest showers over
the Puna district. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano,
Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidlands Estates,
Pahoa, Wood Valley, Pahala, Punaluu Beach, Kawa Flats, Naalehu,
Fern Forest, Eden Roc, Fern Acres, Kalapana, Kurtistown and
Ainaloa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

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This warning may need to be extended beyond 200 AM HST if flooding;
persists.;

This Flash Flood Warning replaces the previously issued Flood;
Advisory that was in effect for The island of Hawaii in Hawaii;
County.;


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian islands.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall
and 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...
- Low pressure will develop west of the islands and draw
abundant moisture northward as it strengthens during the next
couple of days. This will bring potential for heavy rain and
thunderstorms leading to flash flooding over all Hawaiian
islands.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...KILAUEA EPISODE 44 PRECURSORY ACTIVITY PAUSED...

WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected within
the Kilauea summit caldera. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has
indicated a potential eruption window extends through Wednesday,
April 15th. Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12
hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and
weather.

IMPACTS...If an eruption occurs, varying levels of ash, Pele's
hair, and other lightweight tephra may fall downwind of the
eruption. Smaller particles can travel farther from the eruption
site and may affect communities at greater distances. For the next
several days, "downwind" will be to the north and northeast of the
summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you live downwind of the Kilauea summit, or plan to visit the
summit area, stay informed about current volcanic activity and
weather conditions. Be prepared to take precautions if needed,
such as disconnecting water catchment systems. Follow all guidance
from the National Park Service and the County of Hawaii. Be aware
that road or park closures may occur.

This statement will be issued daily and updated as needed.

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For more information on the status of Kilauea Volcano, please see;
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates;

For health and safety recommendations, please visit the Hawaii;
Interagency Vog Information Dashboard at https://vog.ivhhn.org;

Submit your reports and photos of ashfall from eruptions to the USGS;
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at https://hawaiiash.science/report_form