The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Hawaii County, and also the islands of Maui County plus Kaho’olawe.

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 36 to 48 hours.    Hurricane Douglas is currently approaching the state.

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HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Hurricane conditions are possible on the Big Island late Saturday night and Sunday, with tropical storm conditions possible
by Saturday evening. Hurricane conditions are possible over Maui county Sunday, with tropical storm conditions possible beginning
late Saturday night.

SURF: Large swells generated by Douglas are expected to begin affecting portions of the Hawaiian Islands on Saturday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for a couple of days.

RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall associated with Douglas is expected to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands from late Saturday night
through Monday. Total rain accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with isolated maximum totals of 15 inches are possible, especially in higher terrain. This rain may result in life-threatening flash flooding and land slides.