Headline

Flash Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:18PM HST until April 18 at 4:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Description

FFWHFO

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County

* Until 430 PM HST.

* At 118 PM HST, emergency management reported heavy rain over the
slopes and summit of Haleakala. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to
3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Kula, Keokea, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile,
Keanae, Huelo, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Haiku-Pauwela, Nahiku, Ulupalakua,
Wailea, Pauwela, Paia, Makena, Puunene and Maalaea.

Instructions

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.

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