Active National Weather Service alert for Papaikou, Hawaii 96781: 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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Papaikou, Hawaii 96781

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Highest chance 86%

Most likely around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM. Expected type: Rain.

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Today

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81°72°

Occasional Rain Showers

Precipitation
86%
Wind
E 7 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM

Mon

81°71°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
64%
Wind
SE 5 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM

Tue

81°70°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
39%
Wind
ENE 8 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM

Wed

80°70°

Scattered Rain Showers

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

Thu

81°69°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
43%
Wind
NE 3 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM

Fri

80°69°

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
35%
Wind
ENE 3 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM

Sat

81°70°

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
36%
Wind
NNE 7 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM

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Real Feel79°F
Walking is not recommended now

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WindW13 mph
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now86%next hour
Humidity79%current
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Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Wind gustNot reported
Pressure30.00 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance86%
Dew point72°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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