High surf advisory covers Hawaii’s east shores
COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
A high surf advisory has been issued for the east-facing shores of most Hawaiian Islands.
A high surf advisory has been issued for the east shores of most islands from Kauai to Hawaii island, from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service says large and rough surf is expected along east shores due to the strong to gale-force tradewinds combined with the arrival of a large, northeast swell.
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected on Tuesday, with a possible increase on Wednesday, forecasters said.
The advisory covers the east shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii island.
Officials warn of strong, breaking waves and strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous on affected shores.
The public should heed all advice from ocean safety officials.
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“When in doubt, don’t go out,” said NWS in the advisory.
A wind advisory also remains in effect for portions of Maui and Hawaii counties through 6 p.m. Tuesday, with northeast trades of 20 to 35 mph, and gusts over 50 mph.
Winds were expected to become especially gusty Monday night into Tuesday as a cold front moves through the island chain.
Residents in the wind advisory reas should be prepared for power outages, officials said.
