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High Wind Warning issued January 30 at 11:30PM HST until January 31 at 12:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts over 60 mph.* WHERE...Big Island.* WHEN...Until noon HST Friday.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines anddamage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will bedifficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous drivingconditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk fordrivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles.Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly.Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged todrive with extreme caution.A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

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Flood Watch issued January 31 at 2:53AM HST until January 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI...FLOOD WATCH CANCELLED FOR OAHU, MOLOKAI, LANAI AND KAHOOLAWE...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...The island of Maui and Big Island.* WHEN...Through this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may beclosed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areasmay receive more significant flooding and property damage due torapid runoff.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- A strong winter low pressure system passing north of thestate is pulling a strong cold front across the eastern halfof the island chain. Heavy rainfall and thunderstormsdeveloping along and ahead of the front will introduce thehighest potential for flash flooding in Maui and Big Islandthrough this afternoon.You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Flash Flood Warning issued January 31 at 3:10AM HST until January 31 at 5:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HIFFWHFOThe National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County* Until 515 AM HST.* At 310 AM HST, radar indicated that heavy rainfall has moved overthe Big Island from the southwest. Peak rain rates of 2 to 4inches per hour were over the slopes of the Kohala Mountains.Additional heavy rainfall is expected to move onshore over theSouth Kohala, North Kona, and South Kona Districts over the nexthour.HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.SOURCE...Radar.IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,properties, and other low-lying areas. Public roadclosures possible in some areas. Landslides arepossible in steep terrain.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honalo,Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Honaunau, Kahaluu-Keauhou,Pohakuloa Training Area, Puuanahulu, Kalaoa, Puako, Kawaihae,Kamuela, Kohala Ranch, Hawaiian Ocean View, Waipio Valley andWaimanu Valley.Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, evenif they are currently dry.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.

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