COURTESY NWS
Heavy rain was falling over Central Oahu late this afternoon.
Oahu is under a flood advisory until 7:45 p.m. today as heavy rain falls on the central part of the island.
“At 4:46 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over Oahu. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” National Weather Service forecasters said in the advisory.
They said the rainfall may cause minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams.
“Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding,” the advisory said. “Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot.”
After tonight, NWS forecasters said, light winds will dominate early in the weekend then give way to light tradewinds. “Winds shift out of the east-southeast next week with a wet and unstable pattern setting up over the islands by midweek,” they said.
