CURRENT WEATHER ALERT ADVISORIES…..

Wind Advisory
Alert:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY…
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM HST Friday.

* WINDS…East 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph for Maui County
and most of the Big Island.

* TIMING…this afternoon through Friday as Tropical Cyclone Erick
passes to the south.

* IMPACTS…Winds this strong are capable of downing trees and
causing power outages.
Instructions: A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Use extra caution when driving and be prepared for longer commutes. Protect sensitive electronics that may become damaged by power fluctuations.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North and East
Kahoolawe
Kohala

HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING… A swell generated by Hurricane Erick will produce warning level
surf today.

* SURF…rising to 15 to 20 feet.

* TIMING…through today.

* IMPACTS…High…Expect ocean water occasionally sweeping across
portions of beaches, very strong breaking waves, and strong
currents. Breaking waves may occasionally impact harbors making
navigating the harbor channels dangerous.
Instructions: Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face death.
Target Area:
Big Island North and East
South Big Island

Flash Flood Watch
Alert:
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND…

.Deep tropical moisture associated with Tropical Cyclone Erick
passing to the south later today through Friday will support an
increasing threat for heavy rainfall and flash flooding over the
southeast and east facing slopes of the Big Island.

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON HST TODAY
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING…
The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The Big Island.

* From noon HST today through Saturday morning

* Intense rainfall and Flash Flooding are possible as Tropical
Cyclone Erick passes south of the state, especially along the
east and southeast facing slopes. Peak rainfall accumulations of
4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible.

* Flood prone areas, such as low spots in roads, may become
impassable due to fast flowing water or deep ponding.
Instructions: A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding. Flash flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If you experience heavy rain or rising water, head to higher ground immediately.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North and East
Big Island Summit
Kohala
Kona
South Big Island