Flood advisories canceled but rainy weather may stick around
COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Radar shows heavy rain this afternoon over portions of Oahu, prompting a flood advisory into the evening.
UPDATE: 8 p.m.
The flood advisories for both Oahu and Kauai have expired.
National Weather Service forecasters say the “moist unstable airmass” that brought today’s showers “will remain in place during the next couple of days, with sea breezes allowing for the development of locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms each afternoon.”
They said most showers will be over the coastal waters or near the coast at night.
Forecasters expect tradewinds to return Wednesday and strengthen through the weekend, bringing a more-typical windward and mauka shower pattern.
6 p.m.
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The flood advisory for Oahu has been extended until 7 p.m. and a separate advisory has been issued for Kauai.
“At 5:30 p.m., radar indicated that rainfall was generally diminishing in coverage and intensity, with a few locally heavy showers lingering. Ponding and runoff remains high from earlier rainfall,” the updated National Weather Service advisory said.
The advisory covers Honolulu, Kaneohe, Ahuimanu, Kalihi, Maunawili, Manoa, Makiki, Moanalua, Kahaluu, Halawa, Palolo, Salt Lake, Aiea,Pearl City.
The Kauai advisory is in effect until 8:30 p.m. and covers Princeville, Kilauea, Hanalei, Wainiha, Haena, Alakai Swamp Trails, Na Pali State Park, Kokee State Park, Polihale, and Waimea Canyon State Park.
“At 5:28 p.m., radar indicated moderate to heavy showers persistently developing over the northwest and north side of Kauai, mainly over the lower slopes and coast. Heavier showers were producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” the advisory said.
EARLIER COVERAGE
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Oahu due to heavy rainfall over the southeast portion of the island.
”At 3:43 PM HST, radar indicated areas of heavy rain over the eastern half of Oahu. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” according to the advisory, which in effect until 5 p.m.
The advisory covers Honolulu, Kaneohe, Ahuimanu, Kalihi, Maunawili, Manoa, Moanalua, Kahaluu, Halawa, Palolo, Salt Lake, Aiea, Kailua, Waiahole, Kaneohe Marine Base, Waimanalo, Waikane, and Pearl City.
“Stay away from streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying areas prone to flooding,” forecasters said.
