Bayfront Highway in Hilo is closed to traffic due to high surf, Hawaii County Civil Defense said Friday morning.
Bayfront Highway in Hilo is closed to traffic due to high surf, Hawaii County Civil Defense said Friday morning.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna today through the weekend.
Surf is predicted to increase up to 16 feet. Highest impacts will coincide with the high-tide period at 9 a.m. this morning.
Oceanfront residents, boat owners and beach-goers are advised to secure their property and to be on alert for possible high and dangerous surf.
Additional road and beach closures may occur without notice.
