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Flood Watch issued as heavy rains, potential flooding expected across Islands

A flood watch has been issued for all Hawaiian Islands through Thursday morning due to an incoming weather system expected to bring heavy rain and potential flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Hawaiian Islands due to heavy rain and potential flooding expected across the state. The watch will remain in effect until 5 a.m. HST on Oct. 29. The National Weather Services has stated that a slow-moving weather system is expected to bring tropical moisture over the state and could remain stationary for several days. Flash flooding is possible and heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rainfall rates may develop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and may continue through Wednesday evening, Oct., 28. Flooding could cause closures on roads prone to flooding and low-lying areas. Residents have been advised to take the possibility of heavy rain seriously, especially in areas prone to rising water.

Flood Watch issued as heavy rains, potential flooding expected across Islands

Publié : Hier par Sandy Harjo Livingston dans Weather

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A few days of heavy rain could turn familiar roads into flood zones across Hawaiʻi, with streams rising and water pooling in low lying areas.

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