Civil Defense message. This is a Severe Weather update for Thursday afternoon, November 24th.
Civil Defense message.
This is a Severe Weather update for Thursday afternoon, November 24th.
The National Weather Service has upgraded northeast facing shores of Hawaii Island from Upolu Point in North Kohala to Cape Kumukahi in Puna to High Surf Warning through Friday morning. Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet are expected.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for west facing shores of Hawaii Island from Upolu Point to Keahole Point in North Kona through Friday morning. Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet are forecast.
High tide early Friday morning may likely result in significant shoreline run-up and inundation.
Forecast continues through today for Hawaii Island for sustained north winds of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts of up to 55 MPH.
Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should exercise caution and heed all advice given by Ocean Safety Officials.
Please stay away from downed trees and utility lines and report them to authorities.
