30 Inches Possible From Rare Rainstorm Across Hawaii

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Former Tropical Storm Olana is sending a rare plume of torrential rain across Hawaii, according to AccuWeather. Flash flooding, landslides and road washouts are possible, including in normally dry areas. Forecast totals range from 4 to 8 inches from Maui to Oahu, with 8 to 12 inches on Maui's higher elevations; AccuWeather's Local StormMax is 30 inches. Rain rates could reach 1 to 3 inches per hour on saturated soil, while showers should spread out more evenly from Friday through the weekend. The report details where rain is heaviest and when conditions improve.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Former Tropical Storm Alana is bringing torrential rain to Hawaii, according to AccuWeather.

00:05The moisture is crossing the islands from the west,

00:08so south and west-facing shores and slopes get the heaviest downpours.

00:12Areas that are usually dry-face flash flooding, landslides and road washouts,

00:17rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected across the islands.

00:20Parts of Maui and Oahu could see 4 to 8 inches.

00:23Higher elevations on Maui could see 8 to 12 inches.

00:26AccuWeather's local Storm Max is 30 inches.

00:29Where downpours linger on saturated soil, rain can fall at 1 to 3 inches per hour.

00:34Another 2 to 4 inches is expected in the highest terrain of the Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Oahu.

00:42AccuWeather rates Olana a 1 on its real impact scale for hurricanes in Hawaii.

00:47Showers should spread out more evenly from Friday through the weekend, with drier conditions next week.

00:52Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created, or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools.

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