Hawaii - United States   2026-08-16   Sunday   21.58N, -158.15W

Mokule'ia

Hawaii - United States
2026-08-16

Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 2:52PM HST until August 16 at 5:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Issue date: 2026-08-17T00:52+00:00

FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Oahu in Honolulu County * Until 545 PM HST. * At 252 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated a band of heavy rain moving over the windward side of Oahu, focused over the Koolau Mountains. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour. Waiahole and Manoa Streams are elevated once again. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Aiea, Pearl City, Halawa, Moanalua, Mililani and Salt Lake.

High Surf Advisory issued August 16 at 12:16PM HST until August 17 at 12:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Issue date: 2026-08-16T22:16+00:00

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF OAHU KAUAI AND NIIHAU UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT... .Surf along east-facing shores is expected to remain above advisory levels into this evening for Oahu and tonight for Kauai, then gradually decline below criteria by early Monday morning as Tropical Storm Lala progresses west of the state. * WHAT...Surf heights between 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Eastern shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Tropical Storm Warning issued August 16 at 11:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Issue date: 2026-08-16T21:30+00:00

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Makakilo * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind damage. - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has increased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possible tornadoes. - PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://www.weather.gov/hfo

Flood Watch issued August 16 at 4:15AM HST until August 17 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Issue date: 2026-08-16T14:15+00:00

Tropical Storm Lala will continue to bring heavy rain to the Big Island and Maui County through this afternoon, and bring heavy rain to Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau through late tonight. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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 Lala will bring periods of heavy rain to Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu through late tonight. Current forecast has rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches with local amounts up to 8 inches possible.