The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for a large NW swell to impact west-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala to South Point on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
A High Surf Warning means there is a threat to life and property from dangerous surf.
Surf is forecast to build and peak today. The highest threat for coastal impacts may coincide with high tide at 8 a.m.
Due to the High Surf Warning, the following closures are in effect:
All county beach parks along the west-facing shores from Keokea in North Kohala to Miloli‘i in South Kona will be closed today.
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Do take the following precautions:
Oceanfront residents and beach-goers along affected shores are advised to be on the alert for high and dangerous surf.
Boat owners and oceanfront residents should take action to secure their property.
Closures of roads and beaches may occur without notice.
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