Active National Weather Service alert for Hilo, Hawaii 96720: Flood Watch. Flood Watch issued August 23 at 3:15AM HST until August 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI Until Mon, 6:00 PM HST.
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Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 23 at 3:15AM HST until August 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI Expires Mon, 6:00 PM HST.

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Hilo, Hawaii 96720

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Highest chance 89%

Most likely around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM. Expected type: Rain.

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High / low temperatures

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79°72°

Occasional Rain Showers

Precipitation
89%
Wind
NE 2 to 6 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM

Mon

80°72°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
65%
Wind
SE 1 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM

Tue

80°70°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
44%
Wind
ENE 7 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM

Wed

79°69°

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Precipitation
44%
Wind
NE 6 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM

Thu

80°69°

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
47%
Wind
NNE 5 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM

Fri

79°69°

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Precipitation
39%
Wind
NE 5 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM

Sat

80°69°

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Precipitation
44%
Wind
NNE 8 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM

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Walking is not recommended now

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now89%next hour
Humidity67%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.97 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance89%
Dew point70°F
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Flood Watch

Applies to: Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island NorthIssued by: NWS Honolulu HIFlood Watch issued August 23 at 3:15AM HST until August 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Alert detailsMoisture on the northern periphery of Tropical Storm Moke will bring areas of heavy rain to portions of the Big Island through Monday afternoon. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for windward and southeast Big Island. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through Monday 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... - Tropical Storm Moke is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain to the Big Island through Monday afternoon. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, locally up to 15 inches, are possible over the windward and southeast slopes of the Big Island. It will not take a significant amount of rain to cause flash flooding due to saturated grounds from recent heavy rain.
Safety instructionsYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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