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Alert for Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North

Event: Flood Watch

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Future

Headline: Flood Watch issued October 26 at 3:05AM HST until October 29 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Description: A trough moving over the state should bring abundant tropical
moisture and is expected to remain nearly stationary for a few days.
Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are possible, potentially
leading to flooding across all islands.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All main Hawaiian Islands.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night.

* 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...
- Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rain rates
may develop Tuesday and continue through Wednesday evening as a
trough moves over the state.

Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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