Keep in mind that recent rains have soaked the soil; landslides and mudslides on Kaua‘i are possible on steep terrain with Flood Warning extended until 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Flash Flood Warning for the Island of Oahu until 11:45 AM Saturday. Flooding imminent/occurring.
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Big water level rises measured at Waiahole Stream; Waikane Stream was increasing as well. Avoid low lying areas and drainages. DON’T drive into water. #TurnAroundDontDrown
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Flash Flood Warning including Pearl City HI, Kailua HI and Waipahu HI until 11:45 AM HST
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Flash Flood Warning including Pearl City HI, Kailua HI and Waipahu HI until 11:45 AM HST
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Flood Warning extended for Kauai until 10 a.m.; KEMA reports Kuhio Highway closed at Hanalei Bridge. Avoid non-essential travel. Locally heavy rains continue.
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Flash Flood Warning continues for Kapa'a HI, Lihu'e HI and Kalaheo HI until 10:00 AM HST
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Advisory for O‘ahu extended until 11:45 a.m. Saturday
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The @NWSHonolulu issued a Flood Advisory for O‘ahu until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, with rain falling at up to 2 inches per hour.
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The issued a Flood Advisory for O‘ahu until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, with rain falling at up to 2 inches per hour.
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Kauai Emergency Management Agency has issued an emergency notice advising against non-essential travel, especially on the north shore. Kuhio Highway may close with little to NO advance notice. Sign up for emergency alerts from KEMA for latest info.
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“Hanalei River is expected to rise further and close Kuhio Highway within the next 1 to 2 hours. Heavy rain in the Waimea area may also result in flooding impacts.”
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WARNING now in effect for Kaua‘i through 10 a.m.
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Flash Flood Warning including Kapa'a HI, Lihu'e HI and Kalaheo HI until 10:00 AM HST
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Flash Flood Warning including Kapa'a HI, Lihu'e HI and Kalaheo HI until 10:00 AM HST
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The issued a Flood Advisory until 8:30 a.m. Saturday for Kaua‘i with heavy rain moving across the island and Hanalei River rising toward the level that could close Kuhio Highway. Use caution, and don’t drive into water.
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Unstable, wet trade wind weather expected through this weekend with locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms possible, mainly over the western end of the state. A more typical trade wind pattern will return for next week. weather.gov/hfo
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Ala Moana: REMINDER A contra-flow lane is being implemented overnight on Makaloa St between Sheridan St and Keeaumoku St for 8-inch main break repairs. Expect traffic delays. boardofwatersupply.com #hitraffic
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State of Hawaii SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing and Variant Report, 01.31.23 (PDF):
health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdis
Circulating variants:
BQ.1.1= 46%
BQ.1 = 23%
Omicron XBB.1.5 = 9%
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COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Report - 01.31.23 (PDF):
health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdis
BQ.1, BQ.1.1, and BA.5 have the highest relative abundance. Emerging variants being
monitored include BA.2.75, and XBB. XBB has now been detected in #wastewater from #Kauai.
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Hawaii Area Synopsis
Tonight, light winds and drier air will limit showers across the central islands, but there will be higher chances of showers over Kauai and the Big Island.
Beginning Friday, locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will possibly develop.
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2023 Survey for Persons with Disability and Disasters
disasterstrategies.org/undrr-2023-sur
The survey has 14 prime questions & it's designed for persons with disability or caregivers to share their experience of living in disaster-prone areas
It will be open until Fri, March 3, 2023
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This week's data shows a 4.7% average positivity rate and 109 daily average cases, statewide. There were also 11 new deaths and an average of 57 hospitalizations reported in the last 7 days. 3 patients are currently in ICU. Full dashboard: health.hawaii.gov/COVID19
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ICYMI: Siren testing to take place today, Wed., Feb. 1, at 11:45 a.m.
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The monthly test of the statewide siren system will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. HST. More details here: dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/news-rel
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James Barros will assume the leadership post as HI-EMA Administrator effective Feb. 1, 2023.
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HI-EMA employees honored departing Administrator Luke Meyers at a luncheon Tuesday as he shifts to a new role as adviser to . (1/2)
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ICYMI
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The monthly test of the statewide siren system will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. HST. More details here: dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/news-rel
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Any siren lasting longer than three minutes is a runaway siren and should be reported to the military police at (808) 655-5555.
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Malfunctioning siren at Schofield Barracks reportedly sounded around 4:30 a.m.
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Earlier this morning there was a malfunction with one of the emergency sirens on Schofield Barracks. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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1-31-23 Police Remind Motorists to Move Over for First Responder Safety
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#WhatsThatSound?
The monthly test of the statewide siren system will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. HST. More details here:
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A much less threatening weather picture this morning, with most alerts expired. Rain-soaked soil could still make landslides a risk on steep slopes. If you had weather damage, make sure to take pictures before you clean up to document it for insurance or future assistance.
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It's the last day of National Blood Donor Month. If you've given blood or raised awareness, thank you!
Throughout the year, donating blood is a great way to help survivors with medical needs following a disaster or emergency.
Give blood: RedCrossBlood.org
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Kaua'i Emergency Management Agency sent a Civil Emergency Notice at about 5:20 p.m. Monday to "avoid all non-essential travel" particularly on the north shore. Kuhio Highway in Hanalei may close with little to no notice.
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The has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Kaua'i until 8:15 p.m. Stream gages have reported significant rises in the Hanalei River and the Wainiha River. Flooding and closure of Kuhio Highway near Hanalei is likely around 6 PM HST.
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All public schools on Moloka'i will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 31. School buses will be operating.
Hanalei Elementary on Kaua'i will also re-open Tuesday.
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ICYMI: Water? In a volcano? It happens, and geologist Drew Downs will talk Tuesday at 7 p.m. about this and more activity at Kilauea that keep HVO scientists on their toes. #VolcanoAwarenessMonth More info at usgs.gov/observatories/
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*Flood Watch for the Big Island has been CANCELED.
*Flood Watch for O'ahu and Maui in effect until 6 PM HST, 1/30
*Flood Advisory for Kaua'i in effect until 6:15 PM HST, 1/30
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It's OK not to be OK. No matter what you're going through, help is available if you or someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use.
💙 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help #PreventionDay
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Kaua'i County issues water conservation notice related to severe weather, power outage from storms. kauai.gov/Portals/0/Mayo
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*Saturated ground plus rain/wind could mean downed trees -- be prepared for power outages.
*Document any damages BEFORE you clean up.
*Sign up for emergency alerts in your county for the latest info -- find the links here: dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/get-read (2/2)
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Monday morning hazard roundup:
*Flash Flood Warning for parts of Kaua'i until at least 8:45 a.m.
*DOE schools on Moloka'i, Hanalei Elementary on Kaua'i, are closed.
*Multiple hazards still in forecast, including wind, rain, flooding, and mud/rockslides in steep areas.
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The heavy weather isn’t over yet, but if you suffered damage from flooding, remember to take pictures and document it before you clean up. Your insurance will want it, and it may help your community qualify for assistance.
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