00:00A slow-moving tropical rainstorm is threatening Hawaii with flooding and mudslides.
00:04The system formed about 800 miles southeast of the Big Island.
00:08It is expected to track westward and gain organization this week.
00:12The storm could strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
00:16Forecasters expect it to slow south of Hawaii later this week.
00:20That could draw tropical moisture toward the islands for an extended period.
00:23The Big Island faces the greatest risk from heavy rainfall.
00:27Widespread rainfall of 4 to 8 inches is forecast there.
00:30Areas near Hilo could receive 8 to 12 inches.
00:34Repeated downpours over mountains could produce even higher local totals.
00:38The AccuWeather local storm max through Monday is 24 inches.
00:42Rapidly rising streams and flooded roads could make travel dangerous.
00:46Mudslides and debris flows are also possible, especially in steep terrain.
00:50Maui and Oahu face a lower but still notable flooding risk.
00:54Communities recovering from Hurricane Lala may be especially vulnerable.
00:58The rainstorm follows an unusually active hurricane season near Hawaii.
01:02Two recent hurricanes, Lala and Lowell, passed near the islands.
01:07Forecasters are closely watching the storm as it approaches Hawaii.
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