Flood Advisory Issued For Large Area Of West Hawaii
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Captain Cook, Puʻuanahulu, Kawaihae, Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honalo and Kalaoa, forecasters say.
(BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for a large area of West Hawaiʻi until 7:45 p.m. HST.
“At 4:52 p.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain from Kailua-Kona north to Waikoloa Village,” forecasters wrote. “Rainfall is estimated at a rate of 2 inches per hour.”
Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Captain Cook, Puʻuanahulu, Kawaihae, Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honalo and Kalaoa, the advisory stated.
The National Weather Service is warning people in the affected area:
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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.
by Big Island Video News
on at
STORY SUMMARY
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Captain Cook, Puʻuanahulu, Kawaihae, Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honalo and Kalaoa, forecasters say.
(BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for a large area of West Hawaiʻi until 7:45 p.m. HST.
“At 4:52 p.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain from Kailua-Kona north to Waikoloa Village,” forecasters wrote. “Rainfall is estimated at a rate of 2 inches per hour.”
Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Captain Cook, Puʻuanahulu, Kawaihae, Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honalo and Kalaoa, the advisory stated.
The National Weather Service is warning people in the affected area:
null- 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.