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High Surf Warning: Civil Defense Lists Kona Beach Closings
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by Big Island Video News
on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:27 am

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HAWAII ISLAND (BIVN) - The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Warning for west facing shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘u on Wednesday evening. The warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.

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HAWAII ISLAND – Due to impacts from the high surf along West Hawaii shores, the Hawaii County Civil Defense reports the following areas are closed:

  • La‘aloa Beach Park
  • Kahalu‘u Beach Park
  • Kua Bay
  • Hapuna Beach
  • Mau‘umae Beach
  • Kauna‘oa Bay

Officials say additional closures may be needed without notice.

The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Warning for west facing shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘u on Wednesday evening. The warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.

A High Surf Warning means there is a significant threat to life and property from the surf, officials say. Weather forecasters expect waves to be 10 to 15 feet high. There is a significant threat to life and property from the surf.

“Oceanfront residents, all ocean activities and beachgoers along the affected shores are advised to be on the alert,” a civil defense message states. “You are advised to exercise caution due to the unpredictability of huge swells and dangerous surf.”


Filed Under: Breaking Tagged With: High Surf Warning

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