Waarschuwingen

Flood Watch issued May 17 at 2:40AM HST until May 17 at 8:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR OAHU ANDKAUAI COUNTY......FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS IN MAUI COUNTY IS CANCELLED...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Kauai, Oahu and Niihau.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow ofstreams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, alongwith property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- A band of moderate to heavy showers with isolatedthunderstorms will slowly move through the western islandstoday, increasing the threat for flash flooding through thisevening. All islands in the Flood Watch area should beprepared for the possibility of flash flooding.You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

National Weather Service