Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 10:33PM HST until November 5 at 1:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 12:33am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 145 AM HST.
* At 1033 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain falling over mainly southeast and interior portions of the
Big Island moving into leeward Big Island. Rain was falling at a
rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with additional heavy rain expected
to move into southeast Big Island over the next couple of hours.
Emergency management continues to report multiple road closures
across windward and southeast Big Island. 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...
Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Captain Cook, Waikoloa
Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp,
Volcano, Wood Valley, Glenwood, Honaunau, Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park, Honalo, Mountain View, Kainaliu, Kealakekua and
Puuanahulu.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI