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Flash Flood Warning 40, NWS Honolulu, HI

August 22, 2018Hawaii County, Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this flash flood warning at Aug 22, 2018, 9:48 PM HST for Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was in force for 42 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 22, 2018, 9:48 PM HST (07:48 UTC)
Expired
Aug 24, 2018, 3:45 PM HST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Hawaii County, HI

The radar

The South Shore radar (PHWA), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 23, 2:30 AM HSTFLASH FLOODHilo, HIHIGHWAY 19 IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED IN MULTIPLE AREAS DUE TO LANDSLIDES. ROCKSLIDES, DEBRIS, AND WATER ON THE ROADWAYS. ROADWAY IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.
Aug 23, 3:10 AM HSTFLASH FLOODHilo, HIHIGHWAY 19 AT MILE 13 IS CLOSED BOTH LANES DUE TO A LANDSLIDE NEAR HONOMU.
Aug 23, 3:10 AM HSTHEAVY RAIN 0Hilo, HIRADAR AND RAIN GAUGES SHOW PERSISTENT RAINFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR, WITH OCCASIONAL LOCALIZED RATES OF UP TO 4 INCHES PER HOUR.
Aug 23, 4:13 AM HSTFLASH FLOODHilo, HIHIGHWAY 19 AT MILE 13 IS CLOSED BOTH LANES DUE TO A LANDSLIDE NEAR HONOMU.
Aug 23, 9:26 AM HSTFLASH FLOODHawi, HIAKONI PULE HIGHWAY CLOSED AT MILE MARKER 24.
Aug 23, 12:26 PM HSTFLASH FLOOD4 Ne Naalehu, HIKAALAIKI ROAD IN THE KAU DISTRICT HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Aug 23, 3:10 PM HSTFLASH FLOODHilo, HIWATER RESCUE UNDERWAY NEAR KAIULANI ST. WATER LEVELS ARE RUNNING 5 FT.
Aug 23, 3:15 PM HSTFLASH FLOOD5 Sw Hilo, HISKYWARN CALL SING 1515 REPORTED RESIDENT EVACUATING HOUSE DUE TO FLOODING ON N. WILDER ROAD.
Aug 23, 7:55 PM HSTHEAVY RAIN 010 W Hilo, HISADDLE ROAD IN THE AREA OF THE 10.5 MILE MARKER ABOVE HILO DUE TO A LANDSLIDE AND LARGE ROCKS ON THE ROAD. CLEAN-UP CREWS ARE ENROUTE.
Aug 23, 9:10 PM HSTFLASH FLOODHilo, HIHAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE REPORTED EVACUATIONS AND WATER RESCUES IN THE REEDS ISLAND AREA OF HILO DUE TO FLASH FLOODING ON KAIULANI STREEET.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 9 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 282 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Hilo, (PITO), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 44 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Hilo, at 00:00Z on 2018-08-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 32 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Hilo, at 00:00Z on 2018-08-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 168 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
32 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-35 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
522 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
231 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

709 
WGHW50 PHFO 230748
FFWHFO
HIC001-231045-
/O.NEW.PHFO.FF.W.0040.180823T0748Z-180823T1045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
948 PM HST WED AUG 22 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 1245 AM HST.

* At 939 PM HST, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported that Bayfront 
  Highway in Hilo was closed due to flooding. High water levels are 
  also being reported on the Honolii Stream, Kawainui Stream and 
  Wailuku River. Radar and rain gauges show persistent rainfall 
  rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour, as outer rain bands from 
  Hurricane Lane continue to stream into windward sections of the 
  Big Island. Additional flash flooding is likely to develop across 
  windward sections of the Big Island during the night due to the 
  persistent heavy rains.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

This flash flood warning replaces the previously issued flood
advisory that was in effect for portions of the island of Hawaii in
Hawaii County.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
25 follow-up statements
374 
WGHW50 PHFO 231021
FFWHFO
HIC001-231345-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1221 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 345 AM HST.

* At 1214 AM HST, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported that Bayfront 
  Highway in Hilo remains closed due to flooding. Flooding is also 
  being reported on several other roads in the Hilo area. Water 
  levels on the Honolii Stream and Wailuku River are very high and 
  continuing to rise. Streams and drainages in the area around and 
  north of Hilo may be overflowing, causing property damage and 
  dangerous road conditions. Radar and rain gauges show persistent 
  rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, as outer rain bands from 
  Hurricane Lane continue to stream into windward sections of the 
  Big Island. Additional flash flooding is likely to develop across 
  windward sections of the Big Island during the night due to the 
  persistent heavy rains.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
207 
WGHW70 PHFO 231205
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
205 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-231345-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
205 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 201 AM HST...radar and rain gauge reports indicated that heavy 
rain continues over windward sections of the Big Island. Hilo 
Airport recently reported a rainfall rate of 4 inches per hour. 
Flash flooding is already occurring, and is likely to become more 
severe and widespread as the heavy rains persist. Water levels on 
the Honolii Stream and Wailuku River remain very high. Streams and 
drainages in the area around and north of Hilo are likely 
overflowing, causing property damage and dangerous road conditions. 

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
417 
WGHW50 PHFO 231320
FFWHFO
HIC001-231645-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
320 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 645 AM HST.

* At 310 AM HST, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported multiple road 
  closures due to flash flooding, including Bayfront Highway in 
  Hilo. Highway 19 is partially blocked in several locations north 
  of Hilo due to landslides. Water levels on the Honolii Stream, 
  Wailuku River and Kawainui Stream are very high and continue to 
  rise. Numerous streams and drainages in the area around Hilo and 
  northward up the Hamakua coast are likely overflowing, causing 
  dangerous road conditions. Radar and rain gauges show persistent 
  rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with occasional 
  localized rates of up to 4 inches per hour, as outer rain bands 
  from Hurricane Lane continue to stream into windward sections of 
  the Big Island. Flash flooding is already occurring, and is likely 
  to become more severe and widespread as the heavy rains persist.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
637 
WGHW70 PHFO 231417
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
417 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-231645-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
417 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 413 AM HST...Hawaii Police Department reports that Highway 19 is 
closed in both directions due to a landslide near Honomu. Hawaii 
County Civil Defense has also reported multiple road closures due to 
flash flooding, including Bayfront Highway in Hilo. Water levels on 
the Honolii Stream, Wailuku River and Kawainui Stream remain very 
high. Radar and rain gauges show persistent rainfall rates of 1 to 2 
inches per hour as outer rain bands from Hurricane Lane continue to 
stream into windward sections of the Big Island. Flash flooding is 
already occurring, and is likely to become more severe and 
widespread as the heavy rains persist.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
195 
WGHW70 PHFO 231505
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
505 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-231645-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
505 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 501 AM HST...Hawaii County Civil Defense reported ongoing flash 
flooding in Waipio Valley. Highway 19 was reported closed in both 
directions due to a landslide near Honomu, and there are also 
multiple road closures due to flash flooding, including Bayfront 
Highway in Hilo. Water levels on the Honolii Stream, Wailuku River 
and Kawainui Stream remain very high. Numerous streams and drainages 
in the area around Hilo and northward up the Hamakua coast are 
likely overflowing, causing very dangerous conditions. Radar and 
rain gauges show persistent rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour 
as outer rain bands from Hurricane Lane continue to stream into 
windward sections of the Big Island. Flash flooding is already 
occurring, and is likely to become more severe and widespread as the 
heavy rains persist.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
116 
WGHW50 PHFO 231636
FFWHFO
HIC001-231945-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
636 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 945 AM HST.

* At 627 AM HST, radar and rain gages showed heavy rain continuing 
  from the windward Kohala slopes to South Point. There are multiple 
  road closures due to flooding, including Highway 19 near Honomu. 
  Additional rainfall is approaching from the southeast. Avoid 
  unnecessary travel.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, 
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise 
  Park, Pahoa, and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
627 
WGHW70 PHFO 231811
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
811 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-231945-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T1945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
811 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 806 AM HST...radar and rain gages showed heavy rain continuing 
from the windward Kohala slopes to South Point. Rain rates of 2 to 3 
inches per hour were observed by gages in the South Hilo and Puna 
Districts. Honolii Stream and Wailuku River had very high water 
levels. There are multiple road closures due to flooding, including 
Highway 19 near Honomu. Additional rainfall is approaching from the 
southeast. Avoid unnecessary travel.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...Hilo, 
Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Kukuihaele, 
Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise   Park, Pahoa, and 
Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
516 
WGHW50 PHFO 231934
FFWHFO
HIC001-232245-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180823T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
934 AM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 1245 PM HST.

* At 926 AM HST, radar and rain gages showed heavy rain continuing 
  from the windward Kohala slopes to South Point. The highest rain 
  rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour over the South Hilo and Puna 
  Districts. Akoni Pule Highway is closed at mile marker 24. Honolii 
  Stream and Wailuku River are running very high. Additional 
  rainfall will move ashore over the next several hours.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Hawi, 
  Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahoa, Pahala, 
  Laupahoehoe, and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
980 
WGHW50 PHFO 232236
FFWHFO
HIC001-240145-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1236 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 345 PM HST.

* At 1226 PM HST, radar showed bands of heavy rain moving onshore 
  from the southeast. Rain rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour. Civil 
  Defense reported that Highway 270 remains closed near mile marker 
  24. Kaalaiki Road in the Kau District has also been closed. Heavy 
  rain will continue to move over the Big Island through the rest of 
  the afternoon and possibly longer.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Hawi, 
  Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahoa, Pahala, 
  Laupahoehoe, and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
907 
WGHW50 PHFO 240121
FFWHFO
HIC001-240445-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0445Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
321 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 645 PM HST.

* At 316 PM HST, radar and rain gages showed a band of intense rain 
  moving over Hilo with rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour. Hawaii 
  County Civil Defense reported an ongoing water rescue at Kaiulani 
  Street. A Skywarn spotter also reported a home being flooded at 
  Kaumana in upper Hilo. Bands of heavy rain will continue to move 
  over Hilo into tonight.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Hawi, 
  Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahoa, Pahala, 
  Laupahoehoe, and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
533 
WGHW70 PHFO 240202
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
402 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-240445-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0445Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
402 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 351 PM HST...radar and rain gages showed intense rainfall 
continuing over the windward slopes of the Big Island. Rain rates of 
3 to 4 inches per hour were recorded in upper Hilo and Papaikou. 
Already swollen streams and drainages will rise significantly. Bands 
of heavy rain will continue to move over Hilo into tonight. THIS IS 
A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to... Hilo, 
Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Hawi, Pepeekeo, 
Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahoa, Pahala, Laupahoehoe, 
and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
148 
WGHW70 PHFO 240329
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
529 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-240445-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0445Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
529 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM HST
THURSDAY FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 521 PM HST...heavy rainfall continues to occur over the southeast 
half of the Big Island. Rain rates of 1 to 2 inches were observed by 
gages in the South Hilo and Puna Districts. Hawaii County Civil 
Defense reported that Akoni Pule Highway remains closed near the 
23.5 mile marker. Highway 19 from Hakalau to Honomu has intermittent 
lane closures due to flooding. Fire Department personnel rescued a 
family in the Kaiulani Street area of Hilo. Heavy rain will continue 
to move across the southeast half of the island into tonight. THIS 
IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...Hilo, 
Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Hawi, Pepeekeo, 
Keaau, Honokaa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahoa, Pahala, Laupahoehoe, 
and Mountain View.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Kodama
030 
WGHW50 PHFO 240435
FFWHFO
HIC001-240745-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
635 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 945 PM HST.

* At 631 PM HST, radar and rain gauges indicated bands of heavy rain 
  continuing to move into the windward and southeast sections of the 
  Big Island, with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour. 
  Numerous road closures have been reported, and water rescues with 
  homes flooded have been reported during the day. Water levels on 
  streams and rivers in the area remain very high. Bands of heavy 
  rain will continue moving into the Big Island during the night. 
  THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
475 
WGHW70 PHFO 240548
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
748 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-240745-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
748 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 740 PM HST...radar and rain gauges indicated bands of heavy rain 
continuing to move into the windward and southeast sections of the 
Big Island, with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour. The 
heaviest rainfall has been focused upslope from Hilo and along the 
Hamakua coast just north of Hilo during the past couple of hours, 
and water levels on the Wailuku River and Honolii Stream are rising 
rapidly. Flash flooding is ongoing across the warned area, with 
recent reports of road closures and water rescues. Bands of heavy 
rain will continue moving into the Big Island during the night. THIS 
IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
418 
WGHW70 PHFO 240602
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
802 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-240745-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
802 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 800 PM HST...radar and rain gauges indicated bands of heavy rain 
continuing to move into the windward and southeast sections of the 
Big Island, with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour. The 
heaviest rainfall has been focused upslope from Hilo and along the 
Hamakua coast just north of Hilo during the past couple of hours, 
and water levels on the Wailuku River and Honolii Stream are rising 
rapidly. Flash flooding is ongoing across the warned area, with 
recent reports of road closures and water rescues. Saddle Road has 
recently been closed near the 10.5 mile marker above Hilo due to a 
landslide. Bands of heavy rain will continue moving into the Big 
Island during the night. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID 
UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
613 
WGHW50 PHFO 240724
FFWHFO
HIC001-241045-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
924 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 1245 AM HST.

* At 915 PM HST, radar and rain gauges continue to show areas of 
  heavy rain along the windward and southeast sections of the Big 
  Island, with the heaviest rains focusing upslope of Hilo in the 
  Wailuku River valley, and along the slopes of Hamakua coast from 
  Laupahoehoe to Honokaa. Flash flooding is ongoing across the 
  warned area, with Hawaii County Civil Defense reporting that 
  evacuations are occurring in the Reeds Island area of Hilo along 
  the Wailuku River. Water levels on the Wailuku River and Honolii 
  Stream remain very high, with the level on the Wailuku River 
  having risen about 5 feet between 6 PM and 9 PM HST. Saddle Road 
  is currently closed near the 10.5 mile marker above Hilo due to a 
  landslide. Bands of heavy rain will continue moving into the Big 
  Island during the night. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID 
  UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.
  
* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
332 
WGHW70 PHFO 240850
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1050 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

HIC001-241045-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
1050 PM HST THU AUG 23 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM HST FOR
THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 1045 PM HST...radar and rain gauges continue to show areas of 
heavy rain along the windward sections of the Big Island, with the 
heaviest rains focusing upslope of Hilo in the Wailuku River valley. 
Flash flooding is occurring across the warned area, with Hawaii 
County Civil Defense reporting that evacuations and water rescues 
are in progress, including in the Reeds Island area of Hilo along 
the Wailuku River. Water levels on the Wailuku River and Honolii 
Stream remain very high, with the level on the Wailuku River having 
risen about 7 feet between 6 PM and 10 PM HST. Saddle Road is 
currently closed near the 10.5 mile marker above Hilo due to a 
landslide. Bands of heavy rain will continue moving into the Big 
Island during the night. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AVOID 
UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to... Hilo, 
Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates, Kukuihaele, 
Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
041 
WGHW50 PHFO 241025
FFWHFO
HIC001-241345-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1225 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 345 AM HST.

* At 1222 AM HST, radar and rain gauges continue to show areas of 
  moderate to heavy rain moving along the windward and southeast 
  sections of the Big Island, with the heaviest rains still focusing 
  upslope of Hilo in the Wailuku River valley. Rainfall rates of 1 
  to 2 inches per hour are occurring in this area. Flash flooding is 
  occurring across the warned area. Water levels on the Wailuku 
  River and Honolii Stream remain high. Saddle Road is currently 
  closed near the 10.5 mile marker above Hilo due to a landslide. 
  Bands of heavy rain will continue moving into the Big Island 
  during the remainder of the night. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS 
  SITUATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Naalehu, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates,
  Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala and Hawaiian
  Paradise Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1907 15590 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1913 15551 1899 15559 1891 15568

$$

Jacobson
144 
WGHW70 PHFO 241246
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
246 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

HIC001-241345-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
246 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 239 AM HST...radar and rain gauges show an area of moderate rain 
extending from north of Hilo southward along the windward slopes to 
near Mountain View and Volcano. Rainfall rates of up to 1 inch per 
hour are occurring in this area. Rain has let up for now across the 
Hamakua coast north of Laupahoehoe, most of the Puna district and 
most of the Kau district. Water levels on the Wailuku River and 
Honolii Stream remain high, but have dropped somewhat from levels 
observed Thursday evening. Saddle Road remains closed near the 10.5 
mile marker above Hilo due to a landslide. Additional bands of heavy 
rain may develop at any time across the Big Island during the 
remainder of the night.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to... Hilo, 
Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates, Kukuihaele, Hawi, 
Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park and Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Jacobson
998 
WGHW50 PHFO 241318
FFWHFO
HIC001-241645-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
318 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 645 AM HST.

* At 314 AM HST, radar and rain gauges show an area of moderate rain 
  extending from north of Hilo southward along the windward slopes 
  to near Mountain View and Volcano, and eastward into the Puna 
  district. Rainfall rates are up to 1 inch per hour in this area. 
  Runoff from the very heavy rains that fell on Thursday evening is 
  still causing flash flooding within the warned area. Saddle Road 
  remains closed near the 10.5 mile marker above Hilo due to a 
  landslide. Additional bands of heavy rain may develop at any time 
  across the Big Island during the predawn and early morning hours.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidlands Estates, Kukuihaele,
  Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park and
  Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 645 AM HST if heavy rain 
or flash flooding persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Jacobson
359 
WGHW50 PHFO 241631
FFWHFO
HIC001-241945-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
631 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 945 AM HST.

* At 625 AM HST, radar and rain gages showed that rainfall has 
  increased again over the east side of the Big Island from Honomu 
  to lower Puna with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Highway 19 
  remains closed near mile marker 6. Saddle Road remains closed near 
  mile marker 10.5 due to a landslide. Flooding continues at 
  Kaiulani Street and along Palai Stream in Hilo. Rainfall is 
  expected to continue through the morning.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Kukuihaele, 
  Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park and 
  Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Kodama
682 
WGHW70 PHFO 241816
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
816 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

HIC001-241945-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T1945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
816 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM HST FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 809 AM HST...radar and gages showed that rainfall has decreased 
recently over the east side of the Big Island but significant 
flooding issues are ongoing in several areas. Highway 19 remains 
closed near mile marker 6. Saddle Road remains closed near mile 
marker 10.5 due to a landslide. Flooding continues at Kaiulani 
Street and along Palai Stream in Hilo. The ground is saturated from 
windward Kohala to the Kau District. Any additional rain will cause 
rapid and significant flooding.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...Hilo, 
Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Kukuihaele, Hawi, 
Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park and Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Kodama
758 
WGHW50 PHFO 241941
FFWHFO
HIC001-242245-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
941 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 1245 PM HST.

* At 923 AM HST, radar showed heavy rain continuing over the east 
  side of the Big Island. The highest rates of 1 to 3 inches per 
  hour were occurring over the lower portions of the Puna and South 
  Hilo Districts. Highway 19 was closed at several spots north of 
  Hilo. Akoni Pule Highway remains closed at mile marker 25 due to a 
  landslide. Additional bands of heavy rain will continue to move 
  over the Big Island from the south. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DUE 
  TO ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, 
  Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Mountain View, and Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Kodama
220 
WGHW70 PHFO 242142
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1142 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

HIC001-242245-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180824T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
1142 AM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM HST FOR
THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 1131 AM HST...a band of heavy rain was moving across the east 
side of the Big Island from the south. Rain gages reported rates of 
1 to 2 inches per hour in this band. Highway 19 was closed at 
several spots north of Hilo. Akoni Pule Highway remains closed at 
mile marker 25 due to a landslide. Additional bands of heavy rain 
will continue to move over the Big Island from the south through 
today. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DUE TO ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS.

Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...Hilo, 
Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, 
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Mountain View, and Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1245 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Kodama
999 
WGHW50 PHFO 242235
FFWHFO
HIC001-250145-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180825T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1235 PM HST FRI AUG 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

* Until 345 PM HST.

* At 1228 PM HST, radar and rain gages showed moderate to heavy 
  rainfall from the Hamakua District to the Kau District. Rain rates 
  were 1 to 2 inches per hour. The USGS gages on Honolii Stream and 
  Wailuku River have been showing decreasing water levels but 
  flooding impacts continue to affect many areas. Highway 19 remains 
  closed in multiple locations north of Hilo, and Akoni Pule Highway 
  remains closed at mile marker 25. Additional rain bands will 
  continue to move over the Big Island from the south. AVOID 
  UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DUE TO ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS.

* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...
  Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, 
  Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Mountain View, and Pahoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring in
streams, roads, and low lying areas. Move to higher ground now.

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

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 345 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.

LAT...LON 1936 15569 1983 15535 2024 15590 2027 15587
      2025 15577 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526
      1985 15509 1974 15510 1974 15500 1965 15499
      1953 15481 1934 15499 1927 15516 1927 15529
      1919 15541

$$

Kodama

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Honolulu, HI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 22, 8:53 PM HST, 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 22, 8:53 PM HST, 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
853 PM HST Wed Aug 22 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Outer rain bands of Hurricane Lane are sweeping across the Big
Island and Maui this evening. Expect increasing showers spreading
further northwest to the rest of Maui County and Oahu later
tonight and to Kauai by Thursday morning. Expect increasing
threats for flash flooding as Lane moves northwestward and these
heavy rain bands intensify over the islands. Hurricane Lane will
likely bring life threatening conditions across Hawaii through
Saturday with damaging winds, dangerous surf, coastal storm surge
and intense flooding rains.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Please note that tropical cyclone operations are in effect. To
incorporate the latest forecast information from the Central
Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC), public forecast updates from the
Honolulu Forecast Office will be delayed to immediately follow
the latest forecast package from CPHC.

The outer rain bands from Hurricane Lane are surging northward
this evening across the Big Island and eastern Maui County. Expect
the deep unstable tropical moisture to spread these clouds and showers
across the rest of the state this evening. Shower intensity within
these bands will increase as Hurricane Lane approaches the
islands with rapidly increasing threats for flash flooding as Lane
moves northwestward. Hurricane Lane will likely bring life
threatening conditions across Hawaii through Saturday with
damaging winds, dangerous surf, coastal storm surge and intense
flooding rains. Listen to local official for recommended preparedness
actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate,
do so immediately.

Expect increasing winds as a strong high pressure ridge far north
of the islands interacts with Hurricane Lane approaching the
Hawaiian Islands from the south. As of 8 PM HST, Hurricane Lane
was located roughly 260 miles south of Kona and moving northwest
at 7 MPH. The movement on Lane has slowed a down a bit as the
steering flow changes with Lane moving around the upper level
ridge axis. The forecast from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center
(CPHC) continues to track Lane north-northwest towards the center
of the state. Based on the latest CPHC forecast advisory #34 at 8
PM HST the center of Lane will pass roughly 125 miles west of
Kona on Friday morning around 8 AM HST.

The location of these damaging wind impacts will depend heavily
upon the final track of Hurricane Lane as it tracks. The onset of
tropical storm force winds on the Big Island could start later
tonight through Thursday morning. The highest wind threats for
the Big Island will develop along the western slopes of the island
as strong and gusty down slope winds interact with mountainous
terrain. Over Maui County, damaging winds will likely begin by
Thursday evening, with dangerous hurricane force winds possible
starting on Thursday night or Friday morning. On Oahu, damaging
winds could begin as early as Friday morning, with dangerous
hurricane force winds possible starting around noon HST. Hurricane
Warnings may need to be expanded to include Kauai County as Lane
draws closer.

Deep tropical moisture surrounding Lane will also drift northward
ahead of the hurricane through the weekend. Extreme moisture
levels surrounding Lane will create an unstable environment with
muggy and humid weather conditions along with frequent showers.
Heavier rain shower bands will develop with some thunderstorm
activity as the extreme moisture interacts with mountainous
terrain on each island. These conditions will likely lead to
periods of hazardous flash flooding threatening all islands.
Hence, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire state
of Hawaii through Saturday. Flood Advisories and Flash Flood
Warnings will likely be issued for local areas across the state as
the heavy rain intensifies.

The combination of a deep moist unstable layer and strong low
level wind shear along and to the east of the track of Lane will
make tornadoes and large waterspouts a distinct possibility in the
rainbands across the right semicircle of the hurricane. These
continue to be included in the TCV and HLS products as an elevated
threat from Oahu to the Big Island. Will be able to better refine
the threat as Lane approaches each island.

Unfortunately it's not possible to know which islands will see
the worst storm effects right now due to the close proximity of
the hurricane track to the Hawaiian Islands and uncertainties in
Lane's track caused by increasing wind shear through the
atmosphere as Lane moves northward. The CPHC forecasts continue
to show that all islands are at risk from direct effects from the
core of Hurricane Lane. Everyone should take this hurricane very
seriously and should prepare accordingly. It's also important to
expect future adjustments to the track and intensity forecast,
particularly with the challenging recurvature forecast that Lane
is presenting. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Sunday through Tuesday, there remains a considerable amount of
uncertainty in the model guidance as to when the deep moisture in
the wake of Lane departs the region. The American GFS model
continues to show a deep moisture plume lingering over the entire
state through the weekend and into the first half of next week.
While the European (ECMWF) model shows a large area of drier air
moving in with the easterly trade wind flow. We will need to wait
to see how fast Lane transits the Hawaiian Islands and watch for
the models trending towards a more consistent solution over this
time period.

&&

.AVIATION...
Deep layered clouds and numerous rain showers, the outer bands of
Hurricane Lane, are affecting windward portions of the Big
Island and Maui. An AIRMET for mountain obscuration has been
posted for north through east sections of the Big island and Maui.
Conditions will expand westward over the next 24 hours and will
likely prompt additional mountain obscuration AIRMETS.

Isolated IFR ceilings and visibilities are to be expected in
locally heavy downpours along east and southeast facing slopes and
coasts of the Big Island tonight. IFR conditions may become
widespread on Thursday throughout the eastern half of the state.

Thunderstorm activity is likely across waters south and west of
the Big Island on Thursday...and possibly Leeward Big Island as
well.

The sharp contrast of strong high pressure to the north and
falling pressures to the south will result in increasingly strong
straight-line winds across most of the state. AIRMET Tango is
currently in effect for mechanical low level turbulence to the
leeward side of all mountains. Conditions are expected to
gradually intensify over the next twenty-four hours.

&&

.MARINE...
Hurricane Lane, currently located around 225 nautical miles south
of Kailua-Kona, is now tracking toward the northwest around 6
knots and is forecast to pass very close to the leeward waters of
the smaller islands Thursday through Saturday. Conditions have
already begun to deteriorate over the Big Island and Maui County
waters due to a large area of heavy showers and strengthening
winds. A similar trend is expected across the Oahu and Kauai
waters late tonight through the day Thursday as Lane approaches.

Impacts associated with Lane tonight through Saturday will
include: hazardous seas, life-threatening surf (warning level;
quickly building overnight through Thursday night), beach
erosion, overwash onto vulnerable coastal roadways as Lane makes
its closest approach, and storm surge (surge guidance estimating
ranges from 2 to 5 feet with impacts potentially occurring on all
islands) along exposed coasts/harbors.

See the latest coastal hazard message and local statement for
additional details with regards to expected/potential impacts for
each island.

See the latest Oahu Surf Discussion (SRDHFO) for more details on
surf and swell from other sources.

&&

.HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

Hurricane Warning for Oahu-Molokai-Lanai-Kahoolawe-Maui-Big
Island.

Hurricane Warning for Kauai Channel- Oahu Leeward Waters-Kaiwi
Channel-Maui County Leeward Waters- Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-
Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters- Big Island Southeast
Waters.

Hurricane Watch for Niihau-Kauai.

Hurricane Watch for Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-
Kauai Leeward Waters.

Tropical Storm Warning for Oahu Windward Waters-Maui County
Windward Waters-Big Island Windward Waters.

Flash Flood Watch through late Friday night for all Hawaii
islands.

High Surf Warning until 6 AM HST Friday for Kona-South Big
Island.

High Surf Warning from 6 AM Thursday to 6 PM HST Friday for
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae
Coast-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala.

High Surf Advisory until 6 AM HST Thursday for Niihau-Kauai
Windward-Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Molokai
Leeward-Lanai Makai-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central
Valley-Leeward Haleakala.

&&

DISCUSSION...Bohlin
AVIATION...Powell
MARINE...Gibbs

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 2:04 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOHawaii9 hr
Aug 22, 5:31 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao6 hr
Aug 23, 4:58 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao6 hr
Aug 23, 8:52 AM HSTFlash Flood WarningHFOKalawao6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.