Big Isle no longer under flood advisory
An earlier flood advisory for Hawaii island has expired.
Heavy rains over some areas of Hawaii island had prompted weather officials to post a flood advisory for the island this morning.
Radar detected heavy rain, falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, over the north Kohala mountains at 6:42 a.m. today, the National Weather Service said.
In effect until 9:45 a.m., the advisory included, but was not limited to, Waipio Valley, Kukuihaele, Hawi, Kamuela, Kawaihae, Waikoloa Village, Pololu Valley, Kohala Ranch, Halaula, Kapaau, Waimanu Valley and Puako.