Powerful Kona Storm Continues to Threaten Hawaiʻi Through Weekend

Описание: A powerful kona low continues to impact the Hawaiian Islands, bringing rounds of heavy rain and the potential for severe weather through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Brittni Friedlander has your full breakdown on Wake Up 2Day.

Early Wednesday:
Bands of showers are already moving across the islands this morning, producing rainfall rates of about 1 to 2 inches per hour in some areas. Several streams are running high after overnight rain, and flooding remains possible where heavy showers continue.

Midweek (Wednesday–Thursday):
Deep tropical moisture moving into the state will keep periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. Some areas could see repeated rain bands, which may lead to localized flooding, especially near mountains and valleys.

Late Week (Friday):
Conditions may become more unstable, increasing the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and possibly even a tornado.

Weekend:
Strong kona winds may develop as the storm strengthens northwest of the islands. These winds could be strong enough to down trees and power lines in some areas.

Big Island Summits:
Colder air arriving later this week could bring periods of heavy snow to the Big Island summits, prompting a Winter Storm Watch.

Overall, this kona storm could bring several days of hazardous weather, including heavy rain, flooding concerns, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the state. Also worthy to mention, is the ongoing Kilauea Eruption bringing heavy ashfall to Hawaii Island.