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Heavy rain and flooding potential expected late Tuesday into the weekend

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and flooding, expected to impact the state late Tuesday into the weekend.

Remnant showers and windy summits as kona low exits to the north

As the kona low exits to the north of the Hawaiian Islands, remnant bands of moderate showers continue over Leeward Big Island and Maui while conditions improve elsewhere, according to an update from the National Weather Service. Toward the latter end of the week, another threat of heavy rain is anticipated as low pressure develops west of the islands.

Prolonged period of stormy weather in forecast next week

“A strong low pressure system will bring deep moisture over the state, leading to the potential for heavy rain, flash flooding and thunderstorms,” according to the NWS. “The threat for flash flooding could develop over Kaua’i County late Monday, spreading eastward to the entire state Tuesday and Wednesday, and persisting through the rest of the week.”

60 Foot Surf, Coastal Flooding Possible

Surf of up to 60 feet is forecast on Sunday as an unusually strong storm system moves toward the islands from the north over the weekend.

Special Weather Statement for Maui Through Weekend

A powerful low pressure system is expected to develop and move toward islands from the north over the weekend.