Watches, Warnings & Advisories



5 products issued by NWS for: Kihei HI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
938 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

HIC009-140900-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260314T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maui HI-
938 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM HST THIS
EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF MAUI IN MAUI COUNTY...

At 938 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the island of Maui.
Rain was falling at a rate of 1.5 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest
rain is falling over the south-facing slopes and coasts from Maalaea
Bay to Kihei to Makena to Kipahulu. Additionally, law enforcement
reported multiple road closures and water entering homes in the
Kihei area.

HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
         streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
         areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
         as landslides in steep terrain.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea,
  Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela,
  Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku and Waiehu.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don`t drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 2063 15647 2078 15648 2076 15654 2080 15663
      2088 15670 2101 15668 2102 15668 2105 15659
      2100 15651 2091 15647 2096 15633 2095 15624
      2087 15612 2084 15611 2081 15600 2077 15597
      2071 15598 2064 15604 2062 15611 2057 15642

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

JELSEMA




High Surf Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
858 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY SOUTH FACING SHORES...

.Gale force southerly winds will create large and rough surf along
south facing shores through Saturday afternoon.

HIZ001-003-006-016-018-023-026-031>034-040-041-043-044-046-
049>052-142000-
/O.NEW.PHFO.SU.Y.0018.260314T0658Z-260315T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-
Kona-Kohala-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-
Maui Central Valley South-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-
Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-
858 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui,
  Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
  will make swimming dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don`t
go out.

&&

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning
HIC009-141000-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260314T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
850 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Molokai in Maui County

* Until midnight HST tonight.

* At 850 PM HST, the Kawela Gulch stream gauge remains elevated.
  Emergency Management reported water flowing over Kamehameha
  Highway at the Kamalo Dip between mile markers 10 and 11, but it
  remains passable at this time. Additional heavy rainfall will move
  into Molokai in the next couple of hours, which is expected to
  result in additional flash flooding, and could lead to the closure
  of Kamehameha Highway.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

  SOURCE...Stream Gauges.

  IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
           properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
           closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
           possible in steep terrain.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  The entire island of Molokai.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond midnight HST tonight if
flooding persists.

LAT...LON 2119 15677 2116 15670 2110 15674 2103 15688
      2107 15725 2110 15733 2119 15727 2123 15727
      2124 15725 2120 15701 2123 15699 2123 15697
      2119 15694 2118 15691

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED

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JELSEMA




High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-029>050-141215-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kauai North-Kauai
East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau
Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-
Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-
Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central
Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-
South Haleakala-
113 PM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY KAUAI
COUNTY, OAHU, MAUI COUNTY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Kauai
  County, Oahu, Maui County.

* WHERE...Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas
  most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and
  damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for
drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles.
Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
802 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH FOR KAUAI THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...FLOOD WATCH FOR OAHU THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...

HIZ015>018-022-037>050-140815-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Haleakala Summit-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-
802 AM HST Fri Mar 13 2026

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
  streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
  with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
  Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Considerable flash flooding is possible as a large and
    powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep
    tropical moisture across the islands. Persistent bands of
    heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce intense rainfall
    rates, leading to rapid rises in streams and flooding of
    roads and low lying areas.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

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