Flood Watch for Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit +14 more
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What you need to know
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- Big Island East, Big Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Big Island Summit, Haleakala Summit, Kipahulu and 9 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. Where: Maui and The Big Island. When: From...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Bulletin details
Lala will bring heavy rain to the Big Island and Maui beginning Friday evening and extending through Sunday. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Maui and The Big Island. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Lala will bring heavy rain to the state, especially Big Island and Maui, beginning Friday evening and likely extending through Saturday night. At this time, amounts of 10 to 15 inches are possible over upslope/windward areas of Big Island, with 8 to 12 inches over upslope/windward areas of Maui. Higher localized amounts are possible, up to 25 inches on Big Island and up to 15 inches on Maui.
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Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:53PM HST until August 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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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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