HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-24 Hurricane Douglas #2Rev. May 6, 2019
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: 7.24.2020
MEDIA UPDATE
This is a Civil Defense message
Time: 6pm
Frequency: 2 hours
Update #: 2
This is a Hurricane Douglas informational message for Friday evening, July 24tH
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Island of Hawaii.
A hurricane watch means there is a good possibility of Hurricane conditions of damaging
winds, surf, and flooding rains occurring anytime within 48 hours.
Hurricane Douglas is currently a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115
miles -per -hour and is located 665 miles East of Hilo moving west northwest at 20mph.
As a precaution, the following public safety measures and recommendations are now in effect:
• Oceanfront residents on East facing shores are urged to be on alert for high and dangerous
surf conditions.
• Boat and aircraft owners should take measures to secure their vessels until the danger
passes.
• Coastal impacts will increase through the day; complete all preparations early on Saturday for
surf and before night fall Saturday for wind.
• Be prepared as conditions can change rapidly!
• More information on hurricane preparedness, conditions and closures can be found here:
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Civil Defense is monitoring the storm and will keep you informed of any changes that may affect your
safety. Do take this time to assure that family emergency plans are updated.
Do keep yourself informed, stay tuned to your radio for updates and changes in conditions.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.