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Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
on behalf of
National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office - Honolulu, HICounty of Hawaiʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety DivisionCity and County of Honolulu
Emergency Services Department - Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services DivisionCounty of Kauaʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety BureauCounty of Maui
Parks and Recreation - Aquatics DivisionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 5:23am HST
High Surf Advisory
Effective: Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to Sunday, January 17, 2021 - 6:00pm
Alert:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND STARTING NOON TODAY...
.A giant northwest swell will build today, peaking on Kauai during the late morning, on Oahu shortly after midday, and mid- to late- afternoon on Maui. Some of the swell`s energy is expected to reach portions of the Big Island later in the day, peaking tonight. A gradual decrease in wave heights is expected on Sunday, but another large swell is expected to arrive by Monday.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 6 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND STARTING NOON TODAY...
.A giant northwest swell will build today, peaking on Kauai during the late morning, on Oahu shortly after midday, and mid- to late- afternoon on Maui. Some of the swell`s energy is expected to reach portions of the Big Island later in the day, peaking tonight. A gradual decrease in wave heights is expected on Sunday, but another large swell is expected to arrive by Monday.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 6 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Notes (optional):
A High Surf Advisory is issued when waves reach threshold criteria for a particular island and shoreline.
Warning Instruction:
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Know your limits
and seek ocean recreation areas best suited for your abilities.
Affected Monitored Beaches:
Unmonitored lands and waters in the impact area described in the alert will also be impacted.
If conditions change before expiration or the event needs to be extended, an update or cancellation will be issued from Hawaii Beach Safety Website.
** END NOTIFICATION ***
Source: National Weather Service Alert
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Alert Identifier: 12558
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