The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Monday afternoon for several parts of Hawaii County, including North Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna. ADVERTISING The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Monday afternoon for several parts of Hawaii County,
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Monday afternoon for several parts of Hawaii County, including North Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna.
The Hawaii County Department of Civil Defense is advising those who live in affected areas to be mindful of potential flood conditions and avoid streams, drainage ditches and otherwise low lying areas prone to flash flooding.
Motorists in affected areas are asked to proceed with caution and are reminded road closures may occur at any time with little or no notice. Civil Defense is also warning drivers to be on the lookout for conditions like reduced visibility and ponding on roads, which can also occur quickly and often prove hazardous.
Those who encounter fast-flowing accumulations of water on the roads are advised to turn around rather than to try to navigate the impediment in a vehicle or on foot, as doing so increases the chances of injury or death by drowning.
