Weather Alert in Oahu
WEATHER ALERT: Reposting from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency "Hazardous Weather Situation: Severe flooding is ongoing in Honolulu County, especially in northern Oʻahu, and heavy precipitation will move eastward to Maui County today. On Oʻahu, the communities of Haleiwa and Waialua are under evacuation orders due to the risk of dam failure at Wahiawa Dam. Evacuation info: https://veoci.com/v/p/dashboard/zncjcrf9pn Flash flooding and landslides are considered to be an extreme risk for Oʻahu and a major risk for Maui Nui today. Tomorrow, both Oʻahu and Maui Nui will be at major risk of flash flooding and landslides. From this morning through Monday morning, the National Weather Service is forecasting an additional 4 to 10 inches of rain for Oʻahu; 8 to 15 inches of rain for Maui Nui; 2 to 6 inches of rain for Hawaiʻi Island; and up to 3 inches of rain for Kauaʻi. Much of the state is already saturated with rain from last week’s Kona storm, and this additional rain will bring a major risk of flash flooding and landslides. It is imperative that people in Hawaiʻi – residents and visitors alike - sign up for local emergency alerts at www.ready.hawaii.gov/alertsActive weather warnings for each island are available at www.weather.gov/hfo/watchwarnRoad closures are updated at the Hawaii Department of Transportation website: www.hidot.hawaii.gov/weather-traffic" Stay safe and monitor weather conditions. Tag #stolenstuffhawaii to be reposted or for visibility. Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/stolenstuffhawaii #weather #alert #honolulu #oahu #maui #kauai #hawaiistorms