Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory have been canceled

Updated: April 13, 3 p.m.

On Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Honolulu canceled the wind advisory. Weather officials stated that the winds have lowered below advisory thresholds.

The Big Island was under a flood watch, but it was canceled at 6 a.m. on Monday.

The flood watch for the Big Island was extended until 6 a.m. Saturday. afternoon and later extended.

Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall and 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.

A wind advisory for Big Island summits is in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday. Southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph are forecast. Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

A Winter weather advisory for island summits above 12,500 feet has been extended until Saturday at 6 p.m.

An upper low will maintain moisture over the Big Island and bring the potential for snow and freezing rain.

Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter inch are possible.

The Mauna Kea Access Road is closed. Ice accretion and snow on roads from this storm will make travel to the summits very difficult to impossible. Visibility may be significantly reduced.

The Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Northbound Contraflow will be set up as Hawai‘i Island schools and state offices will be open.

The State of Hawai‘i, through the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Hawai‘i and the 25th Infantry Division, is leading a coordinated, whole-of-community effort to keep people safe.

“We are postured to support them as necessary to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage if requested and approved,” according to a news release from the National Guard. “Our role is to be a ready partner, providing unique capabilities at the state’s direction.”