...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A kona low developing to our north will bring the potential
for heavy rain and thunderstorms over the Aloha State today
through at least Friday. The highest chance for excessive
rainfall appears to be over Oahu and possibly Maui county
starting tonight, and persisting through Thursday. The focus
for heavy rainfall then likely shifts toward Kauai on Friday.
However, these details could change, and all areas should be
prepared for the possibility of flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Remember that it does not have to be raining at your location for
flash flooding to occur. If you notice signs of heavy rain or
thunderstorms upslope, move quickly away from flood prone areas.
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Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.
Seven people were injured after a car crashed into multiple motorcyclists on Kunia Road in Wahiawa, Monday night.
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Seven people were injured after a car crashed into multiple motorcyclists on Kunia Road in Wahiawa, Monday night.
The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. The cause pf the crash has not yet been determined.
The group of motorcyclists included 21 people, but it is unclear how many of the people were riding their own bike and how many were passengers.
Crews with Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), and the Federal Fire Department all responded to the scene.
Paramedics treated seven people including the 41-year-old driver of the vehicle that collided with the motorcyclists. Six people were taken to the hospital in serious condition. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
According to EMS, three men and three women were among the injured motorcyclists. The critical patient was one of the female motorcycle riders, EMS said. The motorcyclists were all between the ages of 20 and 40.
Authorities shut down in both directions between Anonui Street and Lyman Gate due to the crash investigation.
This story will be updated when more information is released.
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Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.
