The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flood advisory for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 1045 PM HST.
* At 746 PM HST, radar indicated moderate to locally heavy rain over
leeward Kohala between Waikoloa Village and Upolu Point. Rain was
falling at a rate of around 1 inch per hour. Minor flooding of low
lying and poor drainage areas can be expected.
* Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to...
Kohala Ranch, Hawi, Kawaihae, Waikoloa Village, Puako, Kapaau and
Kamuela.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 1045 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.
