HIGH WIND and surf ADVISORY

[terracore]

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
251 AM HST Thu Nov 12 2020

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Strong high pressure to our north will produce strong and gusty
winds across portions of the state through this evening.

HIZ014>019-024>026-130200-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201113T0400Z/
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Manele, Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina,
Kaanapali, Kahului, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa,
Kamuela, and Waikoloa
251 AM HST Thu Nov 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui and the Big Island of
  Hawaii.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing trees and
  causing power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution, especially for high profile
vehicles.

&&

$$

RCB

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High Surf Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
330 AM HST Thu Nov 12 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

HIZ002-005-008-009-012-017-020-024-025-130230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-201114T0400Z/
Kauai Windward-Oahu South Shore-Oahu Koolau-Olomana-
Molokai Windward-Maui Windward West-Windward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-
330 AM HST Thu Nov 12 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Surf along east facing shores will be 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and
  the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
  and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
  difficult and dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Know your limits and
seek ocean recreation areas best suited for your abilities. If in
doubt, don`t go out.

&&

$$

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Hopefully Puna will be spared from the high winds, since we're not specifically mentioned in the high wind warning, if I’m reading the forecast correctly?  Hilo is included though.  We’re definitely getting high surf this morning.

[terracore]

They mention Volcano specifically, though not being a meteorologist I don't know what that means for lower Puna. If I click the "wind gust" button on Windy it shows the rest of the islands getting hit and the BI mostly spared, but either way my flashlights are ready per usual.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Thanks terracore,
For some reason I tend to forget Volcano is in Puna.  Maybe because it feels like a mini vacation whenever I go there?
My flashlights are good to go too, just in case.  Even if we don’t get the wind, winds in Hilo could down power lines and it’ll be lights out, like the mystery blackout the other night.

[terracore]

I didn't notice anything other than a couple of mild gusts, however they are repeating the wind advisor for today:

Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
324 AM HST Fri Nov 13 2020

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS OVER PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND AND
MAUI COUNTY TODAY...

HIZ014>019-024>026-140230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201114T0400Z/
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Manele, Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina,
Kaanapali, Kahului, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa,
Kamuela, and Waikoloa
324 AM HST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with localized
gusts over 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Over and downwind of terrain on the Big Island, Maui,
Lanai, and Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening, with the strongest winds
expected later this morning through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing trees and
causing power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution, especially for high profile
vehicles.

&&

$$

Gibbs


High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
321 AM HST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

.Strong trade winds will continue to produce rough, elevated surf
along east facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands through early
Saturday morning. As the trades begin to weaken Saturday, expect
the choppy surf to slowly subside along east facing shores this
weekend.

HIZ002-005-008-009-012-017-020-024-025-140230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SU.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-201114T1600Z/
Kauai Windward-Oahu South Shore-Oahu Koolau-Olomana-
Molokai Windward-Maui Windward West-Windward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-
321 AM HST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet along east facing
shores.

* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and
Big Island.

* WHEN...Through early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials, and exercise caution. Know your limits
and seek ocean recreation areas best suited for your abilities. If
in doubt, don`t go out.

&&

$$

Houston

[terracore]

Today it's "unusually high tide flooding"

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
ISSUED: 9:22 AM NOV. 16, 2020 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...NUISANCE COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE...

The combination of higher than predicted ocean water levels and
high astronomical tides will produce nuisance coastal flooding
during high tide times. Impacts may include the flooding of
beaches that are normally dry and some minor coastal erosion.
Tides running around a half a foot above normal will cause salt
water inundation of typically vulnerable low-lying roads, docks,
boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. Early week high tides
will occur during the early morning hours.

Visit tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov for information about predicted
astronomical tides and observed water levels in your area.