High Surf WARNING

This is a Civil Defense message for Saturday, March 16 at 4:30 in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north facing shores of Hawaii Island beginning midnight tonight through Monday evening.

A High Surf Warning means large breaking surf, significant shore-break, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous.

Due to the Warning, the following are issued:

Oceanfront residents and beachgoers along north facing shores are advised to be on the alert for high and dangerous surf.
Inexperienced persons should remain off beaches and adjacent beach front areas.
Boat owners and oceanfront residents should take action to secure their property by Sunday afternoon.
Closures of roads and beaches may occur without notice.
Your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency will monitor conditions through the weekend and inform you of any unsafe conditions associated with the High Surf Warning.