Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 4:15AM HST until August 16 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
Tropical Storm Lala will continue to bring heavy rain to the Big
Island and Maui County through this afternoon, and bring heavy rain
to Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau through late tonight.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed
due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may
receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid
runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Although Tropical Storm Lala has moved west of the islands,
trailing rain bands could bring additional heavy rain to the Big
Island and Maui County through this afternoon.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov