Flash flood warning canceled for Big Island as damp conditions linger
Oct. 12—UPDATE : 8 a.m.
The flash flood warning for Hawaii island has been canceled.
Weather officials expect scattered showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms for the island through this afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall is possible along with highs from 78 to 83 degrees and winds from the northeast at 15 to 20 mph.
For the rest of the state, the weather is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy and breezy, with mauka and windward showers. High are expected to reach 80 to 85 degrees with easterly winds up to 15 to 25 mph.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE A flash flood warning is in effect for Hawaii island through 8 :15 a.m. today.
Radar at 5 :03 a.m. showed pockets of moderate to heavy rain across the Hamakua coast, including the Hilo and Puna districts, falling at a rate of up 1 inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Honolii stream and Wailuku River are swollen and elevated.
This morning's downpours come after rain overnight of 3 to 6 inches across the Hamakua coast, including the Hilo and Puna districts. More rain could lead to road closures and significant flooding, particularly the Hilo and surrounding area, weather officials said.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Honokaa, Laupahoehoe, Ookala, Paauilo, Ninole, Honomu, Hakalau, Pepeekeo, Papaikou, Kamuela, Mountain View, Glenwood, Volcano, Kukuihaele, Waipio Valley, Keaau and Waimanu Valley.
Landslides are possible in steep terrain.
