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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 a.m. Sunday (March 25).

Surf is forecast to be in the five to eight foot range along North and East shorelines. Rough surf and rip currents will be create dangerous ocean conditions for swimmers and localized beach erosion.

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is the standard used to measure hurricane intensity, and this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is making a modification of the scale. The changes go into effect as of May 15, 2012. The scale is being adjusted slightly to resolve issues associated with the conversion of units used for wind speed.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Saturday (March 24).

Surf is forecast to be in the five to eight foot range. The rough surf will produce also strong rip currents. Swimmers and beachgoers are advised to use caution in and near the ocean due to dangerous rip currents and localized beach erosion.

There is also a small craft advisory for all Hawaiian waters until 6 p.m. Saturday.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Saturday (March 24).

Surf is forcast to be rough and choppy in the five to eight foot range. The high surf will create dangerous rip currents and localized beach erosion. Swimmers and beachgoers should use caution in and near the ocean.

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The wind advisory is cancelled for Big Island summits as of Saturday morning (March 17).

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 4 a.m. Tuesday (March 13).

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela and Waikoloa on the Big Island until 6 p.m. Monday (March 12).

Northeast winds of 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are forecast. Winds this strong can bring down tree branches and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.

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A wind advisory has been issued for Kailua-Kona, Milolii, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela and Waikoloa on the Big Island until 4 a.m. Sunday (March 11).

Strong tradewinds from the East at 20-30 mph are forecast with gusts up to 45 mph.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for North and East shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday (March 11).

Surf is forecast to be in the six to 10 foot range along East facing shores. The rough and choppy surf will create dangerous rip currents. Swimmers and beachgoers should use caution due to large breaking waves.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for Kailua-Kona, Milolii, Waikoloa, Bradshaw Field and Saddle Road above 5,000 feet until 6 p.m. Saturday (March 10).

Winds from the East are forecast to be in the 20-30 mph range with gusts up to 50 mph. The gusty winds can bring down tree branches and will make driving difficult for high profile vehicles like trucks and vans.

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A high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island has been issued by the National Weather Service until 4 p.m. Friday (March 9).

Surf is forecast to be in the six to eight foot range. Swimmers and beachgoers should use caution due to rough surf, strong rip currents and localized beach erosion.

A small craft advisory is also in effect for all Hawaiian waters until 6 a.m. Saturday.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawaii County until 8:15 p.m. Thursday (March 8).

Weather radar shows heavy rain in North Hawaii from Waipio Valley down the Hamakua Coast to Hakalau. The heavy rain system is slow moving.

Hawaii County police reported at 6:14 p.m. flooding near Pu‘u nani subdivision in Waimea between the 54 and 55 mile markers Thursday evening (March 8).

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