Coastal States Face Storm Threats While Hawaii Floods Under Kona System

Residents across many coastal communities are preparing for a wet and potentially dangerous weekend weather system moving through. Heavy rains, flooding, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms are possible from Hawaii to the Gulf Coast and up the Eastern Seaboard.

While major flooding is not expected for most East Coast cities, the Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands could see several inches of rain, leading to flooding, overflowing rivers, and possible mudslides. Areas recently impacted by wildfires are at heightened risk.

Urban regions and those prone to flash flooding should also take precautions.

On the Gulf Coast, a line of robust thunderstorms with gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning pushed through Friday morning.

These storms will continue East into the weekend, elevating the risk for damaging winds, tornadoes, and further flooding across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Cities like Mobile, Montgomery, and Pensacola may endure the worst conditions.