HAWAII’S FLOODING NIGHTMARE: Kona Low Threatens Flash Floods and Heavy Rain – Is Paradise at Risk?
Honolulu, Hawaii – The sunny skies of Hawaii are taking a temporary break this week as a prolonged period of stormy weather looms over the tropical islands. The National Weather Service in Honolulu is forecasting heavy rain and the threat of flash flooding as a Kona Low develops just north of the islands. Kona Lows, named after the Hawaiian word for “leeward,” pose a challenge as they bring heavy rain to areas typically sheltered from …