Heavy Rain For Hawaii Incoming, Entire State Under Flood Watch
The Weather Channel • • nation
Key Points:
- Hawaii is under flood watches as heavy rainfall is expected from Wednesday through Friday, following recent devastating floods in March.
- The heaviest rain, potentially up to 8 inches or more in higher elevations, is forecasted for The Big Island and Kauai, with saturated grounds increasing flood risk.
- Winds of 40 to 50 mph with higher gusts are possible, and snowfall up to 3 inches with ice accumulation may occur on the highest volcanic peaks.
- The rainfall is driven by a combination of a cold front, surface and upper-air troughs, and a developing low-pressure system west of the islands, bringing moisture from the southwest.
- While the low-pressure system meets Kona Low criteria, it is not the sole cause of the rain, but the extended heavy rainfall and flood threat remain the primary concerns.
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