Flood advisory posted for Hawaii County
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This composite satellite image shows an area of heavy rain southeast of Hilo this afternoon.
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A nearly stationary area of heavy rain has prompted a flood advisory for Hawaii island through 5:15 p.m. today, according to officials at the National Weather Service.
Radar showed heavy rain 34 miles southwest of Hilo as of 2:12 p.m.
Officials warned residents to avoid streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding.