Or you can go east toward Waikiki and turn off at the exit to the Pali Highway (Route 61), which goes to Kailua northward over the Koolau Mountains. Both routes are spectacular.

Kailua was a prized jewel of the district of Koolaupoko. Even Oahu chiefs recognized the value of this precious land.

The flash flood warning remains in effect until 1:45 p.m. for Oahu. At 11:58 a.m., the radar showed heavy rain remaining nearly stationary over the Koolau mountains and many windward areas.

Kailua is barely half an hour from downtown and Waikiki, but separated by a soaring ribbon of razorback mountains, the Koolau Range.

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At 10:24 a.m., the radar showed heavy rain staying over the Koolau mountains. Heavy rainfall recently developed over Ahuimanu and Kaneohe to Waimanalo, while also covering the area near Kahana.

COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Heavy rain was falling over the Koolau mountains this morning. 2 /2 COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Heavy rain was falling over the Koolau mountains this morning.

According to weather officials, radar indicated that heavy rain remains nearly stationary over the Koolau Mountains and many windward areas.

As the motorcade headed from the Obamas’ vacation home to the resort, the sun set behind the Koolau Mountains. From the Pali Highway, the motorcade could see misty views of Kailua and Kaneohe.

Windward Oahu is under a flood advisory through 11:45 p.m., the National Weather Service said. “At 8:35 p.m., radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms over the northern half of the Koolau ...

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