HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE MEDIA RELEASE

This is a High Surf update for Saturday, January 15th

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for the West facing shores of the Big Island. Effective 6:00 Sunday morning January 16 through 6 pm Monday afternoon January 17th. Affected shorelines include Kona and Kohala. Surf is expected to begin increasing Sunday morning and reach heights 10 to 20 feet.

Because of the warning the following are issued.

Oceanfront residents are urged to be on the alert for high and dangerous surf conditions. Property owners affected by high surf should take measures to secure their property.

Boat owners in Kona and Kohala should take measures to secure their vessels

Thank you and have a safe day.

This is you Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
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