A statewide Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night as heavy tropical moisture moves over Hawaii, with Maui County among the areas at highest risk for flash flooding. County officials are urging residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for potential power outages.
- A National Weather Service Flood Watch covers all of Hawaii from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night, with heaviest rain expected Tuesday night into Wednesday.
- Maui County and O’ahu face the highest flash flooding risk, with impacts possibly lingering into Thursday and Friday.
- Officials warn streams and rivers can rise rapidly; residents and guests should never drive or walk through flooded roads or waterways.
- Property owners should clear gutters and drainage areas now and ensure guests are aware of emergency alert systems like MEMA Alerts and Genasys Protect.
- The Lāna’i ferry has been canceled due to severe weather forecasts, disrupting inter-island travel for the affected days.
Source: Maui Now
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