One product issued by NWS for: 9 Miles NE Waimea HI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
311 AM HST Thu May 19 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR KAUAI AND NIIHAU...
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Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai
South-
311 AM HST Thu May 19 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A nearby frontal boundary continues to bring the chance of
additional showers over the saturated grounds on Kauai and
Niihau that could lead to flash flooding through this
afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
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M BALLARD