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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: <br />Frequency: <br />Update #: <br />Incident: High Surf Warning <br />This is a Civil Defense message. <br />Rev. May 6, 2019 <br />This is a High Surf Advisory message for Friday afternoon, February 28. <br />The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for Hawaii Island <br />from Hawi in North Kohala along the Hamakua Coast and Hilo Bay through Cape <br />Kumukahi in Puna to South Point in Kau through Sunday evening. <br />A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and <br />dangerous currents make swimming difficult and dangerous. You can expect <br />rough surf of 6 to 8 feet building to 8 to 12 feet late Saturday into Sunday. <br />Due to the High Surf Advisory, the following are issued: <br />• There are no closures at this time but be aware that beach closures may occur <br />at any time. <br />• Beach -goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean <br />safety officials and exercise caution when entering the water. <br />You will be informed of any changes in conditions that may affect your safety. <br />Thank you. Have a safe weekend <br />This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br />