Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane as it tracks toward the Hawaiian Islands late this week. Heavy rainfall, flooding, mudslides, and wind and wave impacts are expected to affect Maui Sunday into Monday.
- The system is expected to gradually strengthen to a high-end tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane before reaching the islands this weekend.
- Heavy rainfall is forecast to begin hitting the Big Island late Saturday night, then spread westward across remaining islands — including Maui — Sunday into Monday.
- Life-threatening flooding and mudslides are possible, particularly in steep terrain and areas already weakened by recent storm activity.
- Wind and wave impacts are expected statewide regardless of the system’s exact track; tropical storm watches may be issued as early as tonight or Friday.
- Property owners should monitor official forecasts closely and ensure their preparedness plans are in place before the weekend.
Source: Hawaii
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