Hawaii is under severe weather warnings, including high winds, thunderstorms, and flash floods, as a storm approaches.

A powerful storm that will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding is set to hit the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday evening.

Stormy weather conditions will arrive a little later than initial forecasts, anticipated to move down the island chain Thursday through Friday.

An unusually strong storm system is moving toward Hawaii and will bring significant impacts to the islands later this week.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu, effective from 6 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts over 60 mph,

As a cold front will cover the islands, stormy weather that are anticipated include windy conditions and plenty of showers in areas across the state.