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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: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 4:02am HST
High Surf Warning
Effective: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 12:00pm to Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 6:00pm
Alert:
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR THE
NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR
NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON HST TO 6 PM HST THURSDAY TO THE WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.An extra large northwest (300-320 degree) swell will build across the Hawaiian Islands today and hold through Thursday producing extremely dangerous surf and overwash conditions along many north and west facing shorelines.
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves building to 12 to 16 feet.
* WHERE...West facing shores of Kona and Kohala on the Big Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON HST TO 6 PM HST THURSDAY TO THE WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.An extra large northwest (300-320 degree) swell will build across the Hawaiian Islands today and hold through Thursday producing extremely dangerous surf and overwash conditions along many north and west facing shorelines.
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves building to 12 to 16 feet.
* WHERE...West facing shores of Kona and Kohala on the Big Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
Notes (optional):
A High Surf Warning is issued when waves reach threshold criteria for a particular island and shoreline. High Surf Warnings may be issued up to 24 hours ahead of the arrival of the swell and may remain in effect for several days.
Warning Instruction:
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.
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
171
Alert Identifier: 14418
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