Weather Alerts for Maui Windward WestIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT |
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| MAUI WINDWARD WEST | ||
Areas Affected: Niihau - Kauai Southwest - Waianae Coast - Kahoolawe - Maui Leeward West - Kona - Kohala - Kauai South - East Honolulu - Honolulu Metro - Ewa Plain - Molokai Southeast - Molokai Leeward South - Lanai Leeward - Lanai South - Maui Central Valley South - Kipahulu - South Maui/Upcountry - South Haleakala - Big Island South - Big Island Southeast |
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| Effective: Tue, 6/16 3:26pm | Updated: Wed, 6/17 2:32am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 6/17 4:30am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TONIGHT... .The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south- southwest (200- 180 degrees) swell and King Tides will cause wave run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the late afternoon and early evening high tide cycle along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * WHAT...Surf 7-10 feet. Wave run up expected during the peak high tide during the afternoon and early evening hours. A combination of surf and high water levels could produce nuisance coastal flooding. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...through tonight. * 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. Information: 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. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. |
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| MAUI WINDWARD WEST | ||
Areas Affected: Oahu North Shore - Olomana - Maui Windward West - Kauai North - Kauai East - Koolau Windward - Molokai Windward - Molokai North - Molokai West - Lanai Windward - Maui Central Valley North - Windward Haleakala - Big Island East - Big Island North |
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| Effective: Tue, 6/16 3:26pm | Updated: Wed, 6/17 2:32am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 6/17 4:30am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TONIGHT... .The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south- southwest (200- 180 degrees) swell and King Tides will cause wave run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the late afternoon and early evening high tide cycle along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * WHAT...Nuisance coastal flooding due to high water levels. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Information: 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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 HIGH SURF ADVISORY |
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| MAUI WINDWARD WEST | ||
Areas Affected: Niihau - Kauai Southwest - Waianae Coast - Kahoolawe - Maui Leeward West - Kona - Kohala - Kauai South - East Honolulu - Honolulu Metro - Ewa Plain - Molokai Southeast - Molokai Leeward South - Lanai Leeward - Lanai South - Maui Central Valley South - Kipahulu - South Maui/Upcountry - South Haleakala - Big Island South - Big Island Southeast |
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| Effective: Tue, 6/16 3:26pm | Updated: Wed, 6/17 2:32am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 6/17 4:30am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TONIGHT... .The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south- southwest (200- 180 degrees) swell and King Tides will cause wave run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the late afternoon and early evening high tide cycle along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * WHAT...Surf 7-10 feet. Wave run up expected during the peak high tide during the afternoon and early evening hours. A combination of surf and high water levels could produce nuisance coastal flooding. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...through tonight. * 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. Information: 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. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. |
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