Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai Under Flash Flood Watch
Parts Of Hawaii Continue To Deal With Heavy Rains
Days of heavy rain that left messes on Oahu and Kauai are now doing the same for Maui County.
On Molokai, firefighters were called to a home where residents were knee-deep in water and crews cleared a highway blocked by boulders, tree stumps and mud. Molokai's Kilohana School was closed Thursday.
Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kauai are under a flash flood watch until Saturday. The National Weather Service says strong storms are expected to return to Oahu Thursday night into Friday, with heavy rain, thunderstorm winds, frequent lightning and hail.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie declared an emergency for Kauai and Oahu Wednesday, then extended it Thursday afternoon as more storms approached.
The House Finance Committee is setting aside $12 million to help Kauai recover from flooding and sewage spills.
-
Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.