073 WGHW80 PHFO 011453 FLSHFO Flood Advisory National Weather Service Honolulu HI 453 AM HST SUN JAN 1 2017 HIC001-011800- /O.EXT.PHFO.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170101T1800Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Hawaii HI- 453 AM HST SUN JAN 1 2017 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the * Flood advisory for... The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County * Until 800 AM HST * At 451 AM HST, radar indicated moderate to briefly heavy rain continues to fall over the Kohala mountains and along the Hamakua coast. Rain was falling at a rate of around 1 inch per hour. Minor flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas can be expected. * Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to... Kapaau, Honokaa, Honomu, Kamuela, Kawaihae, Kukuihaele, Papaikou, Waimanu Valley, Kohala Ranch, Waipio Valley, Ookala and Laupahoehoe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown. && This advisory may need to be extended beyond 800 AM HST if heavy rain persists. This advisory replaces the previously issued advisory that was in effect for portions of the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. LAT...LON 1972 15533 1989 15541 2000 15583 2013 15590 2025 15590 2027 15587 2025 15577 2020 15573 2012 15559 2011 15546 2001 15526 1985 15509 1979 15509 $$ Jelsema