The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Kau, Puna, North and South Hilo, Hamakua, and North and South Kohala Districts of Hawaii Island through Tuesday evening.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding.
Due to the Flash Flood Watch, the following are issued:
- All Residents in flood prone areas are asked to remain alert for flooding conditions.
- Be aware that road closures may occur without notice.
- Do not attempt to cross flowing water; turn around don’t drown.
- Be on the alert for malfunctioning traffic signals. Please treat flashing traffic lights as a four-way stop.
- Remember, if lightning threatens your area, the safest place to be is indoors.