Flood Watch

Moisture on the northern periphery of Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring areas of heavy rain to portions of the Big Island through Monday afternoon.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, mainly for windward and southeast Big Island.

* WHERE...The Big Island.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture along the northern periphery of Tropical Storm Moke is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to the Big Island through Monday afternoon. Additional rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is possible over the windward and southeast slopes of the Big Island. It will not take a significant amount of rain to cause flash flooding due to saturated grounds from recent heavy rain.