Alert: Coastal Flood Statement issued July 2 at 3:23PM HST until July 5 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

…MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THIS WEEK OVER THE BIG
ISLAND…

Peak high tides associated with the new moon combined with water
levels that are running higher than predicted will lead to minor
flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal areas.
Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tide, which
will be during the afternoon hours.

* WHAT…Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE…Kona, Kohala, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast,
Big Island East and Big Island North.

* WHEN…Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Instructions:
Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to
drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with
fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to
higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don’t get
too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure
canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.

Counties:
Kona; Kohala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North