A large and powerful kona storm is expected to bring an extended period of flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms through at least Saturday.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds are expected.

Some of the most active weather in the country is expected to be in Hawaii over the next few days.

A powerful kona storm will produce periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS says we can expect a combination of threats ranging from significant flash flooding,

More than 10 inches of rain has fallen over the western islands of Hawaii as a kona low pulls up deep tropical moisture over the state Maui County has been hit with heavy rain for three days, and wind conditions are intensifying as more residents seek shelter.

Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation ahead of the storm and state parks and trails on some islands were closed, officials said.

An emergency declaration was issued as a prolonged Kona storm is forecast to bring dangerous flooding, waterspouts, high winds and 1-2 feet of snow to the summits.

Trade winds with limited rain this weekend are in the forecast as a new storm system brings a flood and severe weather risk to the islands starting late Monday into

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On Maui, this includes: Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area and Waiʻānapanapa State Park. On Molokaʻi, this includes Pālāʻau State Park overlooking Kalaupapa peninsula. On Oʻahu, camping sites are: Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, Mālaekahana State Recreation Area, Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area, and Sand Island State Recreation Area.