Special Weather Statement Alert:

Special Weather Statement
Alert:
…COASTAL FLOODING AND STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS POSSIBLE…
Coastal flooding is possible over the next few days along all
shores of the Hawaiian Islands due to unusually high water levels.
The greatest potential for coastal flooding impacts will be
around the peak high tides, which will occur between midnight and
daybreak each day. These water levels combined with the potential
for heavy rainfall and strong southerly winds Tuesday through
Wednesday could exacerbate flooding in these low-lying coastal
areas due to poor drainage.
Impacts of the higher than normal water levels may include flooding
of beaches that normally remain dry, salt water inundation of
typically vulnerable low-lying roads, docks, boat ramps, and other
coastal infrastructure. The potential for coastal flooding will
diminish by the end of the upcoming weekend as the peak daily
tides lower.
Strong southerly winds are expected over Kauai and Oahu starting
on Tuesday. Wind speeds over mountain areas and along north
through northeast slopes may exceed wind advisory levels lasting
through Christmas Day. Southerly winds this strong will produce
even higher and potentially damaging down sloping wind gusts north
of mountain ranges. Impacts associated with these strong
southerly winds may include downed trees and sporadic power
outages mainly affecting north to northeast slopes of Kauai and
Oahu.
Visit tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov for more specific information
about forecast tides and water levels in your area.
Instructions:
Target Area:
Big Island North and East
Kahoolawe
Kauai Leeward
Kauai Windward
Kohala
Kona
Lanai Makai
Leeward Haleakala
Maui Central Valley
Maui Leeward West
Maui Windward West
Molokai Leeward
Molokai Windward
Niihau
Oahu Koolau
Oahu North Shore
Oahu South Shore
Olomana
South Big Island
Waianae Coast
Windward Haleakala