The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawaii in Hawaii County until 6:45 p.m.

At 3:41p.m., radar indicated heavy showers and embedded thundershowers over portions of the west side of the Big Island, mainly between Kawaihae and Captain Cook. This activity was pushing toward the northwest. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 inch per hour in the heavier showers, which will lead to ponding in some low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Puuanahulu, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp, Puako, Holualoa, Honalo, Kalaoa, Kamuela, Kainaliu, Kawaihae, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Kealakekua, Honaunau, Kohala Ranch and Waipio Valley. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

  • Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. 
  • Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action. 
  • A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island until 6 p.m. Tuesday. 

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