NIIHAU; KAUAI SOUTHWEST; WAIANAE COAST; OAHU NO… — ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
..A large, long period north-northwest swell will quickly rise throughout the morning today and peak during the day today well above the advisory threshold.
* WHAT...Surf heights of 14 to 20 feet along north-facing shores, 10 to 15 feet along west-facing shores.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai and the north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Local conditions in Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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