1 heavy rain, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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NWS Honolulu, HI wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 2, 4:03 PM HST, 1 hour 7 minutes earlier.
NARRATIVE SYNOPTIC DISCUSSION FOR WAKE ISLAND ...A HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED... SCATTERED, OCCASIONALLY BROKEN, LOW CLOUDS SHOULD PREVAIL OVER WAKE THROUGH TONIGHT WITH LITTLE, OR NO, RAINFALL. HIGH PRESSURE FAR NORTHEAST OF THE ISLAND WILL MAINTAIN 10 TO 15 KNOT EAST WINDS. THE NORTH NORTHWEST SWELL HAS BEGUN WHAT SHOULD BE A FAIRLY RAPID DECLINE, DROPPING TO AROUND 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy showers and rain produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways in northern parts of the Big Island of Hawaii, from Hawi to Kamuela to Waikoloa. No serious property damage or injuries were reported.
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