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High surf advisory for west-facing shorelines of Big Island has been canceled
The high surf advisory for the Big Island has been canceled.
Coastal flood statement in effect through Monday for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the Big Island, warning of minor flooding and erosion along north- and west-facing shores through February 2.
Peak high tides, higher-than-predicted water levels combine to produce prime conditions for minor coastal flooding
Beaches that are normally dry will likely be flooded and some minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation should be expected as the flooding is expected from late tonight through early Friday morning.
Minor coastal flooding forecast along shores of all islands of state during high tides
Peak monthly tides will combine with higher-than-predicted water levels to produce conditions ripe for inundation of shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during early morning hours through afternoon of Oct. 10.
UPDATE: Coastal flooding now likely through late Sunday night along Big Island shorelines
The extension comes as National Weather Service forecasters also issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state that will be in effect from early Friday morning to early the morning of Aug. 11.
Coastal flood statement issued for Big Island shorelines
Peak monthly high tides combined with higher than predicted water levels will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas throughout the state, including the Big Island, through this evening.
National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement for weekend
Best chance for impacts — which will include flooding of normally dry beaches, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation — will occur especially during the early morning high tides and daybreak from midnight through late Sunday.
