Weather Alerts for Maui Leeward WestIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HIGH SURF ADVISORY |
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| MAUI LEEWARD WEST | ||
Areas Affected: Niihau - Waianae Coast - Oahu North Shore - Maui Windward West - Kauai North - Molokai Windward - Molokai North - Molokai West - Maui Central Valley North - Windward Haleakala |
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| Effective: Sat, 11/1 3:59am | Updated: Sat, 11/1 9:47am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 11/1 5:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... A moderate size, medium to long period northwest (330 degree) swell will produce advisory level surf along many north and west facing shores of the smaller islands. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet along north facing shores...and as high as 8 to 12 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. North facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. Information: Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. |
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