Continuing heavy rainfall has prompted the National Weather Service in Honolulu to extend a flood advisory for the Big Island through Friday evening.
At 524 p.m., radar showed heavy rain near Waikoloa Village, about 28 miles northeast of kailua-kona. the area of heavy rain was nearly stationary. Other locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Mahukona, Kawaihae and Waimea.
The flood advisory will remain posted until at least 8:30 p.m. forecasters said. If the weather persists, the advisory may be extended. A flash flood watch also remains posted until 6 a.m. Saturday. Click here for details.
The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding. Rainfall and runoff will cause hazardous driving conditions because of ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action. Do not cross fast-flowing or rising waters in your vehicle or on foot.