Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kaua’i County

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kaua‘i County.

The watch is in effect until 8 a.m. today. The City and County of Honolulu is also included in the watch area.

Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds of 58 mph or higher or destructive quarter-size hail or larger.