Incident: Flash Flood Watch,
Incident: Flash Flood Watch,
This is a Civil Defense Flash Flood Watch message for Wednesday April 10 at 5 PM.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the entire Island of Hawaii tonight through Friday.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding and can be Life Threatening.
You are advised to take the following precautions:
-Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
-Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.
-Remember, if lightning does threaten your area, the safest place to be is indoors.
Police report all roads are open at this time and advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasionally heavy downpours.
In addition the National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for East facing shores of Hawaii island and a Winter Storm for the mountain summits.
Persons visiting the beach or entering these waters should heed all advise given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
