Kona Low Unleashing Mass Amounts of Moisture Across Hawaii, Creating Risk of Flash Flooding
Alexis Thornton
8 months agoSpring is in full swing throughout the continental U.S. and beyond. While the Midwest and portions of the Northeast will be dodging storms, a Kona low over Hawaii will potentially ruin some vacation plans.
Here is a look at this soggy forecast for millions of Americans.
Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in Hawaii
The onslaught of several inches of rain is creating the risk of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of the Hawaiian islands. The slow-moving storm system is unleashing heavy amounts of tropical moisture.
Known by locals as a Kona low, this type of storm system is marked by its distinctive area of low pressure that stalls out over the islands and creates mass amounts of moisture.