Flood Advisory for Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
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- Hawaii in Hawaii
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. Where: The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County... When: Until 445 AM HST.
What the bulletin says to do
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown. A Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island through this morning.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County... * WHEN...Until 445 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 123 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated moderate rain over Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala and Kona districts. Minor flooding is ongoing due to rain bands associated with Hurricane Lala. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Streams remain elevated across the area. Additional moderate rain is expected over the next few hours. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Camp, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kamuela, Puuanahulu and Paauilo.
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 1:30AM HST until August 16 at 4:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 10:56PM HST until August 16 at 1:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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