Published On: January 28th, 2023Categories: Hawaii News

January 28, 2023, 8:12 AM HST

A flood watch is in effect for the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday.

A flood watch means conditions are favorable for flash flooding, which can be life threatening; do not cross fast flowing water in a vehicle or on foot.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says a surface trough will act as a focus for heavy showers and thunderstorms over the Big Island through the weekend. The bulk of the rainfall is expected to fall over windward slopes and coasts, but some heavy showers could spread to leeward areas, where stream flow could also become elevated.

Flood prone roads and other low lying areas could be closed because of elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas could receive more significant flooding and property damage because of rapid runoff.

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The public should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

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