The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning for Hawaii island until 8:15 a.m. today as heavy rain moves over the west side of the island.
The first big storm of the year battered West Hawaii on Thursday night, with heavy rain and strong wind uprooting trees and littering roads with rocks and debris.
Mayor Kimo Alameda said in a statement that the proclamation allows for the county to streamline its response and coordinate resources as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected.