Oahu remains under a flash flood warning as the threat of heavy rain persists, with the entire state under a flood watch through Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Oahu until 11 p.m. today, citing numerous closed roads due to flooding and a potential failure of the Wahiawa Dam. The dam's spillway is reaching dangerously high levels, with water levels rising since Thursday night and reaching 85.1 feet as of 9:15 a.m. This has triggered an urgent evacuation order for areas downstream, including Waialua and Haleiwa, due to the potential for life-threatening flooding and catastrophic amounts of fast-moving water. The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management has issued an 'Evacuate Now' order, urging residents to leave immediately or move to higher ground. The situation is further complicated by a second Kona-low storm moving across the state, bringing the possibility of new or prolonged outages and additional heavy rain. Hawaiian Electric officials have shut off power to about 4,100 customers on Oahu's North Shore, and the Hawaii National Guard and the Coast Guard are responding to the flooding, with active duty Army troops on standby. The mayor, Rick Blangiardi, has warned the public not to underestimate the storm, emphasizing its unpredictability and growing impact. The governor, Josh Green, has also called for residents to prepare to leave the region, as the situation remains precarious and dangerous.
