Multiple news sources report that an upper-level low pressure system has triggered flood watches across most Hawaiian islands through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service issued warnings as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the island chain, with Oahu experiencing the most severe impacts including road closures and flash flooding.
- Flood watches issued for Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island, Molokai, and Lanai through 6 a.m. Saturday
- Upper-level low pressure system moving southeast across the islands causing unstable conditions
- Oahu experienced flash flood warnings with rain rates up to 2 inches per hour
- Kamehameha Highway closures at Waiahole Valley Road and Waikane Stream due to flooding (Hawaii News Now)
- Power outages reported across Oahu along with road closures (Hawaii News Now)
- Kauai received 2-5 inches of rain but was removed from flood watch as system moved east
- Trade winds expected to return Sunday with wetter than normal conditions through Tuesday
- Gusty winds up to 35 mph reported near thunderstorms (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Sources
- Bigislandvideonews: Flood Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi Island Through Saturday
- Hawaii News Now: First Alert Weather Day declared for threat of heavy rain; slowing down into the night
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Most of Hawaii under flood watch through early Saturday
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