Kauai travel info & update from the Kauai Visitors Bureau

Below is a Q&A of the most frequently asked questions of the Kauai Visitors Bureau in the past few days. Information provided curtesy of the KVB.
Question: What is the weather like?
Answer: At the moment, the entire state is under a Flash Flood Watch until March 30 at 6:00 a.m. The rain is not continuous. Weve had several days of sunshine recently. For a seven-day forecast of Kauai weather, visit online at www.prh.noaa.gov/pr/hnl.

Question: What is the weather going to be like when I get there?
Answer: It has been hard to predict the weather more than 24 hours in advance. If you are coming this week, you may encounter some rainfall. Beginning next week (April 2-8), we are cautiously confident the rain will subside and life will quickly return to normal on our beautiful island.

Question: What roads are closed?
Answer: None, all roads are open. A 400-foot section of Kuhio Highway at the 21-mile mark is operatingwith one lane as repairs are being made to the road. Drivers are advised to allow for a little extra time when driving to and from the North Shore.

Question: What beach areas are closed?
Answer: Presently, only Lydgate Beach Park, Kalapaki Beach Park, the Small Boat Harbor at Kikiaola and the Salt Pond in Hanapepe have signs posted advising people to stay out of the water. However, avoid any shoreline area with brown water caused by runoff from the rainfall. For the next week, check with your hotel concierge, outfitter or activity provider for the most up-to-date information.

Question: What areas have flooded?
Answer: A few isolated areas experienced some flooding a couple weeks ago, but these problems have been dealt with and it is no longer a problem.

Question: What damage have the hotels sustained?
Answer: A few properties sustained some water damage, but nothing to the extent that has kept them from accepting guests and maintaining operations.

Question: Can I hike during my visit?
Answer: During heavy rainfall, the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources is strongly advising people to avoid hiking for their own safety. We agree.

Question: Should I cancel my trip?
Answer: We believe you would regret not coming, especially if you are planning a trip in the weeks and months to come. This unusually heavy rainfall will pass soon and Kauai natural beauty and calming serenity are not to be missed. You will still have a wonderful time.

Question: Where can I get more visitor information?
Answer: Call the Kauai Visitors Bureau at the toll-free number 1-800-262-1400, or visit the website at www.kauaidiscovery.com.