2018-08-07 Hurricane Update for 7PM

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY MEDIA UPDATE Date: Aug 7, 2018 Time: 7:00PM Radio Frequency: Update: 3 Hurricane Information Update This is a Civil Defense hurricane update for Monday, August 7 at 7:00 in the evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the island of Hawaii. A tropical storm warning is issued when there is a high probability of tropical storm force winds expected anytime within the next 36 hours. As of 5:00 pm Tuesday, the center of Hurricane Hector was approximately 370 miles ESE of South Point at latitude 16.6 N and longitude 150.7 W, moving west at approximately 16 miles per hour. Strongest sustained winds are estimated at 130 miles per hour with higher gusts. The following advisories have been issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center: 1. Tropical storm force winds up to 73 miles per hour are possible for the east and southeast regions of Hawaii Island, especially for the areas around South Point. 2. High winds gusts are forecast through Wednesday and will affect the entire island. Expect high winds in areas commonly affected by downslope winds. 3. High Surf Warning for east and southeast facing shores until 6:00 pm Wednesday, with surf up to 15 feet. The following public safety measures and recommendations are now in effect:  High winds can cause extremely dangerous conditions due to flying debris, downed power lines, and blocked roads. These hazards can occur without advance warning.  Be prepared for interruptions to utilities, including power outages.  Secure loose objects in your yard and prepare your house for strong winds.  Boat and small aircraft owners should take measures to secure their crafts until the danger passes.  Residents along the affected shores should be alert for high and dangerous surf conditions.  Be prepared as conditions can change rapidly!  More information on hurricane preparedness can be found here: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/doc/88600/Page1.aspx The following closures are in effect:  Whittington, Punaluu, and Milolii Beach Parks are closed. All pavilion and camping permits for these three parks have been cancelled through Friday.  South Point Road is closed at the Kamaoa Road junction.