Another storm is headed this way and it is expected to become a hurricane as it comes closer to Hawaii this weekend. Stay prepared & tuned to KNKR and knkr.org for updates. At 11 a.m., the storm was about 1,530 miles east-southeast of Hilo, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, moving west at 6 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen quickly and become a hurricane on Thursday as […]
Highway Rt. 11 between 58 & 59 MM, Kawa due to the road being flooded/impassible. No timetable as to reopening due to heavy rains.
Updated: At 9:25 a.m., radar showed intense rainfall moving onshore from Kailua-Kona to Keauhou that was expected to produce flooding along low-lying areas, such as Alii Drive and flood-prone properties. Additional heavy rain may also move over portions of North and South Kohala during the next few hours, according to National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu. The flash flood warning will remain in effect until at least 12:30 p.m. Monday, […]
A flash flood watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday for all islands. A statewide brown water advisory is issued for the Hawaiian islands. Heavy rains have resulted in storm water runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. […]
