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Incident: High Surf Warning
This is a Civil Defense message.
Rev. May 6, 2019
This is a High Surf Advisory message for Tuesday afternoon, February 25.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for Hawaii Island
from Hawi in North Kohala along the Hamakua Coast to Cape Kumukahi in Puna
through Wednesday evening.
A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and
dangerous currents make swimming difficult and dangerous.
Due to the High Surf Advisory, the following are issued;
• There are no closures at this time but be aware that beach and road closures
may occur at any time.
• Beach -goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean
safety officials and exercise caution if you enter the water.
Please keep yourself informed.
Thank you.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.