Hawaii braces for powerful kona storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds

Josh Green, the governor, declared an emergency as the islands face flooding, gusts and thunderstorms this weekend

Hawaii is preparing for a powerful storm this week that is expected to cause intense winds, thunderstorms and possibly significant flooding across multiple islands.

Josh Green, the governor, said on Monday he had issued an emergency proclamation in response to the weather expected to hit his state in the coming days, in order to bring additional resources into affected areas.

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