Up to 40-foot surf forecast for several isles
Forecasters are predicting surf of 30 to 40 feet on the north shores of several islands today as a large northwest swell approaches the state.
The National Weather Service issued a high-surf warning through 6 p.m. for the north and west shores of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau, and the north shore of Maui. A high-surf advisory is also in effect for the west shores of Hawaii island.
West shores could get surf of up to 20 to 25 feet today.
The weather service warns that surging water could affect coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents are also expected at most beaches, and large breaking waves and strong currents could make boat handling challenging at harbor entrances and channels. Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution and heed advice given by lifeguards.
High surf conditions are expected to linger through the early part of the week.
Meanwhile, dry conditions and light winds are expected to prevail through Tuesday in advance of a cold front that could bring widespread rain to much of the state by midweek.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Council weighs bill on barking
LIHUE >> Kauai is considering new restrictions against dogs that bark too much, but some residents worry that could fuel neighbor-on-neighbor arguments.
The Garden Island reported Friday that the Kauai County Council is considering a bill that would fine dog owners if their dogs bark continuously for 10 minutes or intermittently over 30 minutes.
Executive Director Penny Cistaro of the Kauai Humane Society says it will encourage neighbors to keep a log of barking episodes to serve as a
legal document and help the organization decide what to do.
Some residents fear the system would be misused.
Dora Sloger of Eleele said in written testimony that she’s concerned the proposed law would allow the humane society to harass people.
Goat hunting to open for archers
Public hunting for feral goats on Kauai will be allowed from Feb. 1 through June 29 to control the destructive animals, the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced.
The hunting will be limited to archery in Unit F on weekends and state holidays with a bag limit of two goats of either sex per hunter per day.
Interested individuals will need to show a valid hunting license and will be required to sign an animal control permit, which is available at the Lihue Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 3060 Eiwa St.
Access to Unit F is permitted through Waimea Valley. Participants will be required to check in and out.
Blaze orange attire is not required.
For more information, call 274-3433.
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Associated Press and Star-Advertiser staff
