Oʻahu Opens Emergency Shelters as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Watch
Heavy overnight rain prompted the city to open emergency shelters across Oʻahu, though no major flooding has been reported so far.
- Shelters opened at Mānoa, Kāneʻohe, Wahiawā, and Waiʻanae district parks, with about two dozen people staying overnight at the Mānoa location.
- Buses and Handi-Vans are still running, but riders should expect possible delays or detours from flooding on the roads.
- The city suspended five-day camping permits and activated its emergency operations center as a precaution.
- A flood watch stays in effect for windward areas into the evening, with flash flooding still possible if heavy rain returns.
Outlook: Officials haven't said when the shelters will close and are watching conditions through the evening before deciding.