High Surf Warning for Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai East +9 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Big Island East, Big Island North, Big Island Southeast, East Honolulu, Kauai East, Kipahulu, Koolau Windward, Maui Windward West and 4 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Surf 12 to 16 feet. Impacts: Very High. Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking...
What the bulletin says to do
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
Full official description
Bulletin details
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .An east swell from Tropical Storm Fausto is currently peaking just above High Surf Warning levels. The swell will decline tonight through Wednesday as the system exits to the northwest. * WHAT...Surf 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very High. Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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High Surf Warning issued July 28 at 3:31PM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Update
High Surf Warning issued July 28 at 9:00AM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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High Surf Warning issued July 28 at 3:20AM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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High Surf Warning issued July 27 at 3:03PM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
High Surf Warning issued July 27 at 9:04AM HST until July 29 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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