Hawaii faces another Kona storm 2 weeks after its worst flooding in 20 years
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Key Points:
- A multi-day Kona storm is hitting Hawaii with heavy rain, posing a major flood threat as the state continues to recover from devastating floods in March.
- Flood watches are in effect statewide until Friday afternoon, with expected rainfall of 4 to 8 inches and localized amounts exceeding 10 inches, especially on the Big Island and Kauai.
- Honolulu officials are preparing for possible evacuations and have activated emergency operations, deploying first responders to vulnerable areas ahead of the storm.
- This is the third Kona storm since mid-March, with previous storms causing historic flooding, property damage, and rescues; saturated ground increases the risk of rapid flooding and runoff.
- Rainfall will continue through the weekend, intensifying Thursday afternoon before gradually lessening by Saturday as the storm moves north away from the islands.
