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WHHW40 PHFO 230201
CFWHFO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
401 PM HST Wed Aug 22 2018

...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.

HIZ001>003-005-006-013-014-016-018-019-021-231515-
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Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-
Waianae Coast-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Kahoolawe-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-
401 PM HST Wed Aug 22 2018

...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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Due to potential hazards and emergency vehicle operations, travel
in coastal areas and ocean recreation should be avoided. Large
breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents
make entering the water extremely hazardous. Anyone entering the
water could face significant injury or death.

&&

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HIZ023-024-231515-
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Kona-South Big Island-
401 PM HST Wed Aug 22 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY...

* SURF...15 to 25 feet along the Kau and Puna coast. Surf along
  the Kona coast will quickly rise to 8 to 12 ft with locally
  higher waves possible through the day Thursday. 

* TIMING...through Thursday night.

* 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Due to potential hazards and emergency vehicle operations, travel
in coastal areas and ocean recreation should be avoided. Large
breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents
make entering the water extremely hazardous. Anyone entering the
water could face significant injury or death.

&&

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