High Wind Warning and Flood Watch message for Sunday, December 18th at 1
Civil Defense Message.
This is a High Wind Warning and Flood Watch message for Sunday, December 18th at 1 in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning and Flood Watch for the entire area of Hawaii Island.
A High Wind Warning means damaging winds between 20 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH are expected from the Southwest direction.
Due to the High Wind Warning, the following are in effect:
Residents should secure outdoor items such as canopies.
Strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles.
Be alert for downed utility lines; do not drive over or attempt to move utility lines as they may be energized.
Treat intersections with inoperable or downed traffic signals as four-way stops.
A Flood Watch means dangerous flooding can occur.
Flood prone areas and roadways may be closed due to run off and elevated streams.
Do not cross fast flowing water, turn around don’t drown.
Waipio Valley Road will be closed at 3pm today except for residents and farmers.
