Coastal Flood Statement for Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast +32 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Big Island East, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, East Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Honolulu Metro, Kahoolawe and 27 more
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Isolated minor coastal flooding. Impacts: Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Where: Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure of all Hawaiian Islands. When: Through Wednesday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels that are running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding in low lying coastal areas. Coastal flooding is possible through Wednesday around the daily peak afternoon high tide. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
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Official revisions
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 11 at 3:26PM HST until August 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 11 at 3:16AM HST until August 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 10 at 3:40PM HST until August 11 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 10 at 3:14AM HST until August 11 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 9 at 3:24PM HST until August 11 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 9 at 3:46AM HST until August 11 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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