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HCCD Audio message This is a Civil Defense High Surf Advisory and High Wind Advisory message for Saturday, November 23rd at 6 in the morning. The National Weather Service High Wind and High Surf Advisories continue for Hawaii Island through this weekend. A High Surf Advisory in effect for east facing shores from Upolu Point […]

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A broad upper level low nearing Hawaii Island from the east will remain in the area through Friday. Cold air aloft and instability associated with this upper feature combined with plenty of moisture will lead to periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Showers will become heavy at times, potentially leading to flash flooding. Although most […]

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An upper level low approaching the islands from the northeast will bring an unstable airmass to Maui and Hawaii Island. High pressure to the northeast will maintain a trade wind surface flow, focusing the heaviest of rain along windward areas. However the strong trade winds and the unstable airmass will allow for showers and thunderstorms […]

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This is a Civil Defense update message for 5 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019. The National Weather Service forecast dangerous conditions of high wind and surf throughout Hawaii Island starting Sunday and lasting for several days. Due to the unpredictable nature and extreme danger from high wind and surf, the following are in effect:

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Hawaii Island. Very heavy rain and thunderstorms from Waimea up to Saddle Road Junction and down through South Kona are occurring at this time. In addition, a High Surf Advisory is now in effect for North Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna.

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The atmosphere over the state is very unstable, and mostly sunny morning conditions will give way to scattered afternoon heavy showers and thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms will be capable of producing strong and gusty winds, frequent lightning, intense downpours, and hail.

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This is a Civil Defense message. This is a High Surf and High Wind information message for Sunday October 15 at 10:30 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind advisory for North, South, and East Hawaii Island, including the interior regions. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a High Surf […]

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A High Surf Warning for the west facing shores of Hawaii Island remains in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday (Jan 21). Surf along the west facing shores is forecast to be in the 6-8 feet in range.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the High Surf Warning for the west facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Friday (Jan 20). Surf along the west facing shores is forecast to be in the 10-12 foot range overnight lowering to 8-10 feet on Friday.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for the west facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 p.m. Thursday (Jan 19). A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all Hawaiian coastal waters except Maalaea Bay until 6 p.m. Thursday (Jan 19). A strong high pressure system will pass north […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Light Company crews Wednesday night and Thursday morning responded to outages caused by winds gusting over 50 mph. Fallen trees and branches downed poles and lines overnight in various areas, including Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hamakua to Pepeekeo, Hilo, Mountain View, and lower Puna. Hawaii Electric Light personnel worked through the […]

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the areas near Upolu Point, South Point, Waikoloa to Waimea and the Saddle Road area on the Big Island from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday (Dec 12). A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday (Dec 13) for Big Island […]

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The Mauna Kea Access Road to the summit is closed above the Visitor Information Station due to snow and ice on the summit roads, thick fog and deteriorating weather conditions. The road will probably be closed tomorrow. We will continue to update this message as conditions change. The National Weather Service has upgraded their advisory […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Four people were injured Wedneday, Oct. 27 by a strong gust of wind that flipped over several lounge chairs, cabanas, and a lifeguard tower at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in South Kohala. Reported to fire crews at 2:01 p.m., the gust was described by one bystander as a “whirlwind.” Firefighters took two people […]

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