Active El Nino pattern delivers with surf as high as 50 feet in Hawaii
The National Weather Service in Hawaii issued a High Surf Warning for north and west faces beaches. At least one swimmer was reported missing in the rough conditions.
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The National Weather Service in Hawaii issued a High Surf Warning for north and west faces beaches. At least one swimmer was reported missing in the rough conditions.
Locals said the surf event was one of the largest events of the year. Surfers took advantage of the waves on Friday in Waimea Bay on the island of O’ahu.
Windward and mauka showers will remain persistent today with sunnier skies for the leeward areas. Light to moderate winds will be pushing at 10-15 mph. Daytime high is 85°.
Winds ease slightly at 10-20 mph. Isolated showers for the windward and mauka areas and sunny skies expected. Daytime high is 83°.
Bayfront Highway in Hilo is closed due to high surf and debris on roadway. Use alternate routes. A high surf advisory is in effect throughout the day for all east-facing shores from Upolu Point in North Kohala through Cape Kumukahi in Puna to South Point in Ka‘ū.