Peak rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected, weather officials said. showed heavy showers and storms moving ashore from Kailua-Kona to Honaunau, with additional heavy showers approaching, the NWS said. The statewide flood watch remains in effect through late tonight but is now joined by a flood advisory for Hawaii island through 8 a.m. today and the high wind warning for all islands is set to expire at 6 p.m. The severe thunderstorm watch for Oahu and Kauai remains in effect through 8 a.m. On the other side of Oahu, Kalanianaole Highway nears Bellows Air Force Station was closed this morning due to downed power lines. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building, officials said. Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Punaluu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waianae, Kunia, Wheeler Field, Waikele, Waikane, Waiahole, Aiea, Nanakuli, Pearl City and Waipahu. Locations affected include Hauula, Mililani, Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Marine Base, Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible,” according to a NWS special weather statement. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea-size hail were possible, they said. “At 7:30 a.m., doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waianae, or 26 miles west of Honolulu, moving east at 55 mph,” forecasters said. The National Weather Service said a strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Oahu through 8 a.m.
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