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Oahu saw some gigantic surf today due to a northwest swell, the biggest of the winter season thus far, which led to dangerous conditions and numerous rescues and warnings.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 15, 2021
“This new northwest swell will potentially become the largest surf event of the season so far,” according to the National Weather Service.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 14, 2021
Although surf on north and west shores will ease back to advisory levels on Friday, forecasters say more dangerous surf is on the way.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 13, 2021
Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death, and coastal flooding is possible.
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Jan. 10, 2021
Waves of 20 to 25 feet are expected along the north shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and the Big Island.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 8, 2021
Forecasters say another north swell — a moderate one – is expected to fill in Saturday afternoon and peak Saturday night, prompting another advisory, followed by another fairly large, northwest swell late Monday.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 7, 2021
Trades at 10 to 20 mph this morning diminish this afternoon and become light and variable by this evening.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 6, 2021
The surf may grow even larger tonight and Thursday to 20 feet along the north, forecasters warned, before declining Friday.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 5, 2021
Surf may reach warning levels with another swell Wednesday night through Thursday, forecasters said.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Jan. 4, 2021
Surf of 14 to 18 feet is expected along north shores, and 10 to 14 feet along west shores.
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Jan. 1, 2021
Forecasters warn that “anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death.”
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 31, 2020
Swells are expected to peak tonight to 25 to 35 feet along north shores, and 15 to 25 feet along west shores.
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Dec. 30, 2020
Large, breaking surf, significant shorebreak and dangerous currents could make entering the water hazardous, weather officials said.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 28, 2020
Surf begins rising at 6 p.m. today, and the warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 24, 2020
Surf is expected to build to 18 to 24 feet along north shores, and 14 to 18 feet along west shores today, bringing strong, breaking waves and rip currents.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 23, 2020
The National Weather Service said surf is expected to build to 15 to 20 feet this afternoon, and then ramp up to 18 to 24 feet tonight along north shores.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 18, 2020
Forecasters warn of a “wintry mix” of snow and freezing rain over Big Island summits today, bringing up to 2 inches of snow.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 17, 2020
A high-surf advisory has been issued for the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai, and the north-facing shores of Maui, effective through 6 a.m. Friday.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 16, 2020
While trades will continue to pick up momentum across Hawaii, forecasters say wetter weather and isolated thunderstorms are on the way due to two disturbances moving into the isles.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 15, 2020
Weather officials have once again warned of coastal flooding around the Hawaiian Islands due to a combination of high tides and higher than predicted ocean water levels.
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- By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 11, 2020
The National Weather Service expects fairly typical trade wind weather to prevail through the weekend, with brief, passing showers for mostly the windward and mauka areas.
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