Lihue Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 3:21PM HST until May 10 at 6:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County. * WHEN...Until 630 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 PM HST, radar indicated that heavy rain has redeveloped over central and windward Oahu. The highest rain rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour over Mililani, Waiawa, and Kaaawa. This rainfall is expected to diminish by sunset. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Pearl City, Waikane, Aiea, Mililani, Kahaluu, Halawa, Ahuimanu, Waikele, Wahiawa, Salt Lake, Moanalua, Waipahu, Wheeler Field, Kaaawa, Kunia, Punaluu and Kalihi.

Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 3:14PM HST until May 10 at 6:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 615 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 310 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the eastern slopes of the Big Island. The highest rain rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour over the South Hilo and Puna Districts. This rainfall may continue into the evening hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Mountain View, Glenwood, Volcano, Hawaiian Acres, Keaau, Orchidlands Estates, Papaikou, Pepeekeo, Pahoa, Honomu, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hakalau, Ninole, Laupahoehoe, Ookala, Kurtistown and Eden Roc.

High Wind Warning issued May 10 at 3:07PM HST until May 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with localized gusts over 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 10 at 3:07PM HST until May 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Heavy snow and very strong winds are expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting over 70 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...through 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

Flood Watch issued May 10 at 3:06PM HST until May 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. Remember, flash flooding can occur well downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will continue across the state through tonight as a strong upper level disturbance settles southward over the area. Conditions will steadily improve from west to east later tonight through Saturday as this upper disturbance drifts eastward.

Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 4:18AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over the state will support strong to severe thunderstorms, which could produce damaging winds and large hail. The greatest chance for severe thunderstorms will occur through the day today, with the threat slowly diminishing from west to east tonight through Saturday. For details on the potential for flash flooding, please see the Flood Watch (FFAHFO) that remains in effect for the entire State of Hawaii through 6 AM Saturday.