The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawaii until 7:15 p.m. this evening.
At 4:04 p.m., radar indicated heavy showers over interior Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over portions of Saddle Road both above Hilo and near Waimea. Heavy showers will diminish this evening.
Some locations that will experience flooding include… Hilo, Pohakuloa Camp, Pohakuloa Training Area and Waikii.
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 7:15 p.m. if flooding persists.