05-14-2024, 07:36 PM
ISSUED: 4:20 AM MAY. 14, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...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 developing north of the state will bring the
potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of
the state from Wednesday through Friday and possibly
continuing through the weekend. The highest chances for
excessive rainfall appear to be over Oahu and Maui county
later Wednesday and Wednesday night, then slowly shift
westward, with the focus mainly on Kauai by later Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Remember that it does not have to be raining at your location for
flash flooding to occur. If you notice signs of heavy rain or
thunderstorms upslope, move quickly away from flood prone areas.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...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 developing north of the state will bring the
potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of
the state from Wednesday through Friday and possibly
continuing through the weekend. The highest chances for
excessive rainfall appear to be over Oahu and Maui county
later Wednesday and Wednesday night, then slowly shift
westward, with the focus mainly on Kauai by later Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Remember that it does not have to be raining at your location for
flash flooding to occur. If you notice signs of heavy rain or
thunderstorms upslope, move quickly away from flood prone areas.