NWS: Flood watch for Kauai County begins today

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the islands of Niihau and Kauai, effective from noon today to Wednesday afternoon.

Forecasters are expecting another round of “unsettled weather conditions” from today through Wednesday due to a deep low-pressure system that will stall west of the state over the next several days.

In addition to scattered afternoon showers across the state, especially afternoons, forecasters are expecting heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms around Kauai from late today into Wednesday.

The flood watch for Kauai County is scheduled to go into effect at noon today and continue through Wednesday afternoon.

Forecasters warn of elevated runoff and overflowing streams leading to flood-prone roads and the closure of other low-lying areas.

A flood watch means the public should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued.