Hi-ema Official in Oahu
WEATHER ALERT: Reposting from Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency "Forecast confidence is increasing that a period of potentially heavy and widespread rainfall is likely to impact the state of Hawaiʻi next week. A southerly Kona wind pattern is likely to draw deep tropical moisture up across the Hawaiian Islands beginning late Tuesday, with significant impacts possible on Wednesday and Thursday. Because of recent flooding, soils are vulnerable. This elevates the risk of enhanced runoff and localized flash flooding if heavy rain occurs. State workers are currently preparing waterways and drainage areas in case of flooding. It is important to note that forecasts are preliminary and local impacts are uncertain. HIEMA will continue to relay updates as they become available. We are recommending extra caution because our communities and ʻāina remain vulnerable from last month’s devastating storms. The next few days are a good opportunity to prepare for possible impacts, as pleasant trade wind weather remains into Monday: - Clear gutters and storm drains to improve water flow - Move valuable items out of low-lying areas - Check equipment such as pumps, generators, and tools - Take stock of supplies including food, water, medicine, and power backups - Check on your neighbors and ʻohana If heavy rain occurs, you need to be very cautious if you live near a river, stream, valley, ravine, or floodplain where flash flooding is possible. Know a safe place to go and have a Go Bag ready. Please make sure you are receiving local emergency alerts. Sign up at ready.hawaii.gov/alerts Go to weather.gov/hfo for the latest forecast information." Find this report and thousands more at searchssh.com #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #hiema #forecast #rainfall