JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A woman with an umbrella crosses Vineyard Boulevard today during a lull in heavy rains.
1 /2 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A woman with an umbrella crosses Vineyard Boulevard today during a lull in heavy rains.
NOAA / NESDIS / STAR GOES-WEST Weather radar shows areas of moisture forming over the Hawaiian Islands today.
2 /2 NOAA / NESDIS / STAR GOES-WEST Weather radar shows areas of moisture forming over the Hawaiian Islands today.
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A woman with an umbrella crosses Vineyard Boulevard today during a lull in heavy rains.
NOAA / NESDIS / STAR GOES-WEST Weather radar shows areas of moisture forming over the Hawaiian Islands today.
UPDATE : 5 :10 p.m.
The National Weather Service canceled the flood advisory for Oahu but issued an advisory for Maui as today’s intermitten showers moves east.
The flood advisory for the Valley Isle lasts until 8 p.m.
“At 4 :50 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over leeward Haleakala slopes on Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, ” forecasters said.
The advisory includes Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile, Keokea, Haiku-Pauwela, Huelo, Paia, Pauwela, Keanae, Ulupalakua, Makena, Haleakala National Park, Kailua, Wailua and Hookipa Beach Park.
The flood advisory for Kauai remains in effect until 6 p.m.
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3 :16 p.m.
The flood advisory for Oahu has been extended until 6 :30 p.m. due to excessive rainfall.
At 3 :16 p.m. today, the radar showed heavy rain falling over Windward Oahu at about 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Aiea, Pearl City, Kaaawa, Halawa, Mililani, Moanalua, Punaluu, Salt Lake, Kaneohe, Wahiawa, Kalihi, Wheeler Field, Hauula and Kaneohe Marine Base.
Meanwhile, a high surf advisory is in effect for the north-and west-facing shores of Oahu, Kauai, Niihau, Molokai, and the north facing-shores of Maui until 6 a.m. Friday.
Expect large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet along the northern shores, and 8 to 12 feet along the western shores.
Forecasters say moderate, strong breaking waves and currents will make surfing and swimming dangerous.
A winter weather advisory for the Big Island summits is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected.
1 :47 p.m.
A flood advisory in effect for Kauai has been extended until 6 p.m. today.
At 1 :46 p.m., the radar showed heavy rain over Kauai at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, North Fork Wailua Trails, Alakai Swamp Trails, Lawai, Omao, Kokee State Park, Wailua Homesteads, Hanalei, Hanapepe, Wainiha, Na Pali State Park, Koloa, Haena, Waimea and Wailua.
Forecasters urged staying away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.
“Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don’t drown, ” according to the forecast.
12 :40 p.m.
Heavy showers continue to soak parts of the state, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory for Oahu and issue a new one for Kauai.
At 12 :17 p.m., radar showed rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over windward Oahu, with ponding and minor flooding reported on roads, in poor drainage areas and along streams. The updated advisory is in effect until 3 :30 p.m. and includes Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Aiea, Pearl City, Kaaawa, Halawa, Mililani, Moanalua, Punaluu, Salt Lake, Kaneohe, Wahiawa, Kalihi, Wheeler Field, Hauula and Kaneohe Marine Base.
Forecasters urge residents to stay alert and avoid fast-moving water. “Turn around, don’t drown, ” the advisory warns.
On Kauai, a flood advisory is in effect through 3 p.m. after radar detected similarly heavy rain over the island at 11 :48 a.m. Affected areas include Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, North Fork Wailua Trails, Alakai Swamp Trails, Lawai, Omao, Kokee State Park, Wailua Homesteads, Hanalei, Hanapepe, Wainiha, Na Pali State Park, Koloa, Haena, Waimea and Wailua.
The weather service said flooding could affect roads and trails, particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Officials are reminding the public to steer clear of streams and flood-prone zones until conditions improve.
11 :40 a.m.
The flood advisory for Kauai has been cancelled, but the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a special marine weather warning for the waters surrounding the Garden Isle.
”At 11 :28 a.m., multiple strong thunderstorms were identified over waters surrounding Kauai, ” the warning said, noting the storms were packing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail. “Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.”
The warning covers Kauai Channel, leeward, windward, and northwest waters around the island until 12 :30 p.m.
9 :30 a.m.
A large portion of Oahu is under a flood advisory until 12 :30 p.m. today with minor flooding on roads. streams and areas with poor drainage possible, National Weather Service forecasters said.
“At 9 :17 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain over windward Oahu. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, ” the advisory says.
The advisory covers Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Aiea, Pearl City, Kaaawa, Halawa, Mililani, Moanalua, Punaluu, Salt Lake, Kaneohe, Wahiawa, Kalihi, Wheeler Field, Hauula and Kaneohe Marine Base.
The weather service said the public to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding. “Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don’t drown, ” the advisory says.
9 :10 a.m.
A flood advisory for Kauai is in effect until noon today, according to the National Weather Service.
“At 859 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain over windward Kauai, ” the advisory says. “Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.”
The advisory covers Lihue, Kapaa, Princeville, Kilauea, Wailua Homesteads, North Fork Wailua Trails, Wailua, Anahola, Moloaa, Hanalei, Omao, Lawai, Wailua River State Park, Hanamaulu, Kealia, Puhi and Kalihiwai.
7 :20 a.m.
The flood advisory for Oahu has been canceled.
Radar showed the heavy rain over Oahu has diminished, weather officials said.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Oahu as heavy showers continue to drench the island this morning. The advisory is in effect until 8 :30 a.m., but could be extended if flooding persists.
Radar at 5 :34 a.m. detected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over East Oahu, with the heaviest rain falling in areas between Waikiki and Hawaii Kai, weather officials said. Minor flooding is expected on roads, in low-lying areas with poor drainage and in streams.
Some locations that may experience flooding include Honolulu, Manoa, Maunawili, Palolo, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Kalihi, Kailua, Moanalua, Ahuimanu, Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii Kai, Salt Lake, Kahaluu, Halawa, Nuuanu, Makiki-Tantalus, Makiki, Waialae and Moiliili.
Residents are urged to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and flood-prone areas until the advisory expires.
Meanwhile, on Hawaii island, a winter weather advisory has been issued for summits above 11, 000 feet from noon today through 6 p.m. Friday. A slow-moving upper-level trough is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow, with blowing snow likely to reduce visibility to near zero at times.
The NWS warns that travel to the summits could become very difficult and advises caution for anyone planning to be in the area.
Forecasters say the state will remain in a convective weather pattern with light winds and scattered showers through the weekend. Moderate tradewinds are expected to return by early next week, but lingering moisture could keep showers active, even in leeward areas. Another storm system developing west of the state may bring southerly winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms by Tuesday or Wednesday.
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