Drenching thunderstorms prompt Flash Flood Watches for parts of Hawaii
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Wednesday afternoon, warning of potential significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff in urban areas.
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HONOLULU – The typically sun-kissed beaches of Hawaii are instead getting soaked by torrential rains Wednesday as a potent storm pummels the western islands.
A strong area of low pressure is swirling a few hundred miles northwest of Kauai, sending frequent showers and thunderstorms over Oahu, Kauai and Niihau through Wednesday afternoon.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for those three islands through Wednesday afternoon, warning of potential significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff in urban areas. Flood-prone roads and other low-lying areas may also be inundated by runoff and overflowing streams.
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Already, National Weather Service forecasters have warned mariners about dangerous thunderstorms off Kauai bringing gusty winds over 40 mph, pea-sized hail, steep waves and possible waterspouts.
Showers are expected to taper off Wednesday afternoon.