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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted at 3:42 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Heavy rain possible on Molokai, Maui 'til 5:30 a.m.

Advertiser Staff

The National Weather Service is advising residents of Molokai and Maui of the possibility of heavy showers now through 5:30 a.m. today.

Moderate to heavy showers are expected to move toward the east-northeast at 10 to 15 mph.

Brief, heavy downpours are expected in some areas., especially on the leeward side of Maui, from Wailea to Maalaea Bay and Lahaina.

Rainfall rates of nearly 0ne inch per hour are expected during the heaviest showers, resulting in reduced visibility and the ponding of water in low-lying areas.