Rain headed to Hawaiian Islands this weekend to bring flood watch

A flood watch is issued for the Hawaiian Islands starting late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a kona low will develop north of Kaua‘i Saturday night and pass northwest of the islands on Sunday before drifting to the west on Monday. During this time, moist and unstable southeast to south winds will bring a threat of heavy showers and thunderstorms to all islands.

On the Big Island and Maui, the greatest flood risk will be on the southeast slopes.

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. 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.