Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is forecast to become a hurricane and approach Hawaii later this week, bringing heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds to Maui. A Flood Watch is already in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.
- A Flood Watch is currently in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi as moisture from the system moves in.
- The storm’s biggest impacts are expected Friday through the weekend, with damaging winds and very heavy rainfall possible.
- Some areas could receive more than 20 inches of rain, raising the risk of widespread flooding, particularly in windward and southeast-facing areas.
- Surf is expected to rise along south and east-facing shores later this week as storm swells arrive.
- The storm’s exact track remains uncertain — even a slight shift could bring significant impacts to additional islands including Maui.
Source: KITV
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