Camping permits cancelled….Fire Weather Watch update for Wednesday, August 30th at 2 PM
Civil Defense Message.
This is a Fire Weather Watch update for Wednesday, August 30th at 2 PM.
The National Weather Service Fire Weather Watch for leeward areas of Hawaii Island, from North Kohala through Kona to Ka`u Districts, remains in effect for Thursday.
Northeast winds of 15 to 30 MPH with gusts of up to 45 MPH and dryer conditions are expected to impact Hawaii Island on Thursday.
Under these conditions, wildfires will spread rapidly and be difficult to contain.
Due to the Fire Weather Watch, the following are in effect;
All camping permits for Thursday, for the following Beach Parks are cancelled, In Kohala, Mahu Kona and Spencer; in Kona, Kohanaiki; and in Ka`u, Punalu`u and Whittington Beach Parks.
All open flames, use of fire pits and grills on County property is prohibited.
Please avoid all outdoor activity that involves an open flame, such as outdoor cooking or other fire ignition source, such as welding and grinding metal.
Please avoid parking of vehicles on dry grass after travel.
Secure outdoor items and mitigate fire safety concerns on your property.
For wildfire preventive actions, please visit the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization website at https://www.hawaiiwildfire.org/home
