Tropical storm warning issued for O‘ahu as City urges residents to complete preparations
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu is urging North Shore residents to complete storm preparations as the National Weather Service has upgraded portions of Oʻahu from a Tropical Storm Watch to a Tropical Storm Warning Monday morning.
The warning includes Haleʻiwa, Waialua, and Mokulēʻia and means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within the warning area within the next 36 hours.
The latest forecast calls for winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph across the North Shore, with the potential for stronger tropical storm-force winds. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds could bring down large tree limbs and some trees, blow around unsecured objects, create hazardous driving conditions, and cause scattered power and communications outages.
A Flood Watch remains in effect, with an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain possible and locally higher amounts. Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding, rapidly rising streams, dangerous roadway conditions, and possible road and bridge closures.
Conditions may also support a few isolated tornadoes.
Residents in the warning area should secure or bring inside outdoor furniture, trash cans, and other loose objects; charge phones and essential devices; check emergency supplies; and prepare for possible power outages.
Residents in areas vulnerable to flooding should be especially vigilant. Streams and drainage channels can rise quickly during periods of intense rainfall, and flooding may occur in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain and strong winds and never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Turn around, don’t drown.
While no storm surge inundation is currently forecast, rough surf, coastal erosion and life-threatening rip currents remain possible. Residents and visitors should exercise extreme caution near shorelines and stay out of hazardous ocean conditions.
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, move immediately to a safe location, preferably an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.
City departments and first responders continue to monitor conditions and are prepared to respond throughout the weather event.
Residents should closely monitor official forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service and stay alert for emergency information from the City and County of Honolulu.
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