CURRENT WEATHER WATCHES…….Coastal Flooding, High Surf, Wind Advisory

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND THROUGH TODAY… …COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS MORNING… .Surf along east facing shores will remain rough and choppy in response to strong trade winds today. Peak monthly high tides, in tandem with higher east shore water levels, will produce minor coastal flooding typical in more vulnerable, low lying areas this morning. * WHAT…Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE…Low lying coastal areas in Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe and Big Island. * WHEN…Through Monday morning’s high tide. * IMPACTS…Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation.

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND THROUGH TODAY… …COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS MORNING… .Surf along east facing shores will remain rough and choppy in response to strong trade winds today. Peak monthly high tides, in tandem with higher east shore water levels, will produce minor coastal flooding typical in more vulnerable, low lying areas this morning. * WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, 8 to 12 feet surf tonight and 7 to 10 feet Monday along east facing shores. For the Coastal Flood Statement, a combination of high east surf and elevated water levels that could produce nuisance coastal flooding. * WHERE…Eastern exposures and low lying coastal areas in Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Big Island. * WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM HST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday morning. * IMPACTS…Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND THROUGH TODAY… …COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS MORNING… .Surf along east facing shores will remain rough and choppy in response to strong trade winds today. Peak monthly high tides, in tandem with higher east shore water levels, will produce minor coastal flooding typical in more vulnerable, low lying areas this morning. * WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, 8 to 12 feet surf tonight and 7 to 10 feet Monday along east facing shores. For the Coastal Flood Statement, a combination of high east surf and elevated water levels that could produce nuisance coastal flooding. * WHERE…Eastern exposures and low lying coastal areas in Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Big Island. * WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM HST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday morning. * IMPACTS…Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

* WHAT…East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of Kahoolawe, Maui, and Big Island. * WHEN…Until noon HST Monday. * IMPACTS…Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.