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Incident: Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Warning

This is a Civil Defense Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Warning message for Thursday, January 9, at 6:00 in the morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Hawaii Island for all districts from Thursday through Saturday.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding.  Flash Flooding is Life Threatening.

Due to the Flash Flood Watch the following are issued;

–         Strong winds may be associated with heavy rains.

–         Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.

–         Sand bags will be available for active flooding.

–          For more information on sand bags go to https://arcg.is/1PjSq1 .

–          One road closure is reported at this time; North Kohala-Kinersley Road and Hawi Road is closed due to down utility line, detour through Hawi Transfer Station Road.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for east facing shores from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Kau through Saturday.

–         Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

–         High tide will occur early morning and may cause significant wave run up.

–         Secure all property that may be affected by wave run up.

–         Road and Beaches Closures may occur without notice.

–         Coconut Island and Spencer Beach Park are closed.