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Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
on behalf of
National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office - Honolulu, HICounty of Hawaiʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety DivisionCity and County of Honolulu
Emergency Services Department - Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services DivisionCounty of Kauaʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety BureauCounty of Maui
Parks and Recreation - Aquatics DivisionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 3:35pm HST
Flash Flood Watch
Effective: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 3:35pm to Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 4:00pm
Alert:
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
.A low pressure system approaching the islands from the northwest will bring the threat of slow-moving bands of showers, with embedded heavy rain.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe.
* Through Thursday afternoon
* A band of heavy showers over Molokai will move east slowly, likely bringing flooding rains to Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe through Thursday afternoon.
.A low pressure system approaching the islands from the northwest will bring the threat of slow-moving bands of showers, with embedded heavy rain.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe.
* Through Thursday afternoon
* A band of heavy showers over Molokai will move east slowly, likely bringing flooding rains to Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe through Thursday afternoon.
Description:
A Flash Flood Watch means heavy rain leading to flash flooding is possible.
Instruction:
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Monitor forecasts and be prepared to move to higher ground if
heavy rain occurs or a Flash Flood Warning is issued.
Affected Monitored Beaches:
Unmonitored lands and waters in the impact area described in the alert will also be impacted.
If conditions change before expiration or the event needs to be extended, an update or cancellation will be issued from Hawaii Beach Safety Website.
** END NOTIFICATION ***
Source: National Weather Service Alert
171
Alert Identifier: 7556
- maui