The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flood advisory for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 1115 PM HST.
* At 800 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over windward sections
of the Big Island upslope from Hilo. Rain was falling at a rate of
1 to 2 inches per hour. Minor flooding of low lying and poor
drainage areas can be expected.
* Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Kamuela, Kawaihae and Honokaa.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 1115 PM HST if heavy
rain persists.
This advisory replaces the previously issued advisory that was in
effect for portions of the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County.
Instructions:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don`t drown.
Target Area:
Hawaii in Hawaii
THE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY…
At 715 PM HST…radar indicated heavy rain across windward sections
sections of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2
inches per hour. Minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas
can be expected.
Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to…
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Kamuela, Kawaihae and Honokaa.
