Spencer Park Closed Till Noon
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that it has temporarily closed Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach until noon today Tuesday, August 18, to repair damage from Monday’s flash flooding. Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach will be reopened at 12 p.m. The Department of Parks and Recreation regrets any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure and thanks park patrons for their understanding.
FEMA Weather Alert
AN EXTREMELY MOIST AND UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE ISLANDS WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SLOW-MOVING HEAVY DOWNPOURS THAT COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING.THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY. * ABUNDANT MOISTURE OVER THE ISLANDS WILL COMBINE WITH A NEARBY LOW ALOFT TO PRODUCE EXTREMELY HEAVY SHOWERS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE SLOW-MOVING. THE THREAT OF HEAVY RAIN […]
Hawaii County Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Hawaii Island. Currently heavy rains and some flooding conditions are being reported across areas of both east and west Hawaii. The current unstable weather conditions are likely to continue through tomorrow and result in periods of heavy rains across all parts of the island. Some residents in the Kawaihae Village area are being affected by flood conditions and evacuated. […]
7:30pm ROAD CLOSURE
Kawaihae Road closed at Akoni Pule Highway.Kohala traffic detoured thru Kohala Ranch 8:06pm: they are awaiting personnel to remove debris before reopening road
9:02am FEMA Weather Update
SUNSHINE THIS MORNING HEATING THE VERY MOIST AIRMASS OVER THE ISLANDS WILL CAUSE LOCALIZED HEAVY DOWNPOURS THAT WILL START OVER THE INTERIORS EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. THESE SHOWERS MAY AFFECT THE RUSH HOUR AS THEY START SPREADING TOWARD THE SHORES DURING THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON. RAINFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR AND LIGHTNING STRIKES WILL BE POSSIBLE IN AND NEAR THE STRONGEST ACTIVITY. MOTORISTS MAY ENCOUNTER SIGNIFICANT […]