Torrential rain and possible localized flooding expected on portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau

Gusty showers from the west are moving over Kaua‘i and a portion of Ni‘ihau from the west bring torrential rainfall potentially localized flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

At 2:45 a.m., Doppler radar was tracking a line of heavy showers and gusty winds about 18 miles west of Barking Sands, or 43 miles west of Līhu‘e, moving east near 25 mph.

Wind gusts are expected to reach 40 mph. These winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include:

Kalāheo
Kekaha
Mānā
Alaka‘i Swamp Trails
Nā Pali State Park
Hanapēpē
‘Ōma‘o
Barking Sands
Wainiha
Kōloa
Lāwa‘i
Waimea
Koke‘e State Park
Hā‘ena
Po‘ipū
North Fork Wailua Trails
Hanalei
Waimea Canyon State Park
Kaumakani
Pakala Village