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Hawaii Declares First Alert Weather Day Amid Heavy Rain

4/12/2026

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Hawaii's First Alert Weather Team has declared Sunday a First Alert Weather Day due to heavy rain across all islands.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until Monday evening, with Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai expected to receive heaviest rainfall.
Emergency officials ordered the evacuation of Otake Camp Friday due to rising waters in Kaukonahua Stream, marking the fourth evacuation this year.
Governor Josh Green announced federal funding to support recovery.

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Hawaii's First Alert Weather Team has declared Sunday a First Alert Weather Day due to heavy rain across all islands.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until Monday evening, with Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai expected to receive heaviest rainfall.
Emergency officials ordered the evacuation of Otake Camp Friday due to rising waters in Kaukonahua Stream, marking the fourth evacuation this year.
Governor Josh Green announced federal funding to support recovery.