HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR120518OceanSafetyofficialsadvisingnoswimmingonnorthandwestfacingshoresTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
t!` DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mq MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: December 5, 2018
KALIA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming on north- and west -facing
shores
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at K&CE, H5'ena, and
Kekaha beaches due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
A High Surf Warning for north- and west -facing shores of Kauai and Niihau remains in
effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The warning
may be extended or modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are currently reporting waves of up to 30 feet on the North Shore, and up to
20 feet in Kekaha, with very strong rip currents.
Spectators are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could
make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.
Beachgoers are urged to heed all posted warnings and advisories.
For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website,
www.weather.gov/hawaii.
For up-to-date information about ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a
county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.