Update…8:15pm Flash Flood advisory

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

• Flood advisory for…
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

• Until 1115 PM HST.

• At 811 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain along the northeastern
  slopes of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2
  inches per hour. Expect elevated water levels in rivers and
  streams within the advisory area.

• Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to…
  Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates, Kukuihaele,
  Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Kamuela, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.
  This advisory may need to be extended beyond 1115 PM HST if heavy
  rain persists.HE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM HST FOR THE
  ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY…
  At 452 PM HST…radar indicated heavy rain and thunderstorms
  continuing near Waipio Valley, and across Kohala Mountain Road.
  Rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour have been observed, and
  Kawainui Stream has reached 6 feet.
  Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to…
  Pololu Valley, Waipio Valley, Kukuihaele, Kohala Ranch, Halaula,
  Kamuela, Waimanu Valley, Puako, Kapaau, Kawaihae, Hawi and Waikoloa
  Village.lood Advisory

• Flood advisory for…
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

• Until 645 PM HST.

• At 340 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain and thunderstorms near
  Waipio Valley. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per
  hour.

• Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to…
  Pololu Valley, Waipio Valley, Kukuihaele, Kohala Ranch, Halaula,
  Kamuela, Waimanu Valley, Puako, Kapaau, Kawaihae, Hawi and Waikoloa
  Village.
  This advisory may need to be extended beyond 645 PM HST if heavy rain
  persists.
  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