🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING - Hawaii Weather 3/23 - Midday
·2 min
The episode opens with host Aaron Jolly announcing multiple weather alerts in effect across Hawaii on a Monday. A Kona low is moving away from the state, leaving unsettled conditions with scattered showers through late morning. Temperatures are in the low 70s, expected to reach a high of 79 degrees by noon. Northeast trade winds strengthen through the afternoon to 18 miles per hour, pushing moisture away from populated areas. Evening brings improving conditions with temperatures dropping to 71 degrees by early Tuesday. The next 24 hours trend drier as high pressure builds behind the departing low. The Big Island bears the brunt of impacts, with Doppler radar showing strong thunderstorms stretching from Kamuela through Kalaya and west of Hawaiian Ocean View. Flash flooding continues in these areas, with reports of water over roadways. Oahu experiences lighter but persistent shower activity, particularly in windward and mauka neighborhoods where flood advisories remain active. Maui sees similar conditions, with rainfall tapering off through the afternoon as trade winds return. Travel is affected, with advice to postpone nonessential trips through impacted areas. Listeners are urged to secure loose outdoor items like patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase. Those in flood-prone areas should monitor conditions closely and move to higher ground if water approaches. The episode provides a concise update on current alerts, forecasts, and safety recommendations across the islands.
