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Flood advisory canceled for Oahu’s North Shore

COURTESY NOAA

The North Shore flood advisory has been canceled.

Update 4:35 p.m.

The flood advisory for Oahu’s North Shore was canceled at 4:30 p.m.

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The North Shore of Oahu is under a flood advisory until 6:15 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

Heavy rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches an hour near Kahuku after 3 p.m., forecasters said.

The advisory covers Hauula, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kaaawa, Waikane, Waiahole, Kahana Valley State Park, Waimea Valley, Pupukea, Malaekahana State Park and Turtle Bay.

The weather service is also predicting possible thunder and lightning for Puna and Hilo through this evening. Hawaii County Civil Defense warned residents in the area to be aware of possible flooding and power outages.

The weekend forecast calls for continued hazy with light southerly winds and occasional showers. Forecasters expect light trade winds and drier weather to return by Tuesday.

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