HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI KAHOOLAWE THROUGH TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI KAHOOLAWE THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Life-threatening surf is expected along exposed south facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands through the second half of the week as Hurricane Lane approaches and moves through the area. In addition to the surf, rising water levels due to storm surge will be possible, especially as Lane nears the smaller islands Thursday through Friday. Inundation over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas due to a combination of surge and surf will be possible, especially around the normal high tide cycles.
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY... * SURF...rising to 8 to 12 feet along south facing shores this evening, then to 12 to 20 feet Thursday through Friday. * TIMING...building this evening and peaking Friday as Hurricane Lane nears the Hawaiian Islands. * IMPACTS...Extreme...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping over beaches, coastal benches, lava flows, and roadways, creating the potential for significant damage to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Coastal evacuations and road closures are possible. Large breaking waves may affect harbor entrances and channels with significant damage possible to docks, piers, ramps, and boats.