Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu uses the criteria below for the issuance of High Surf Advisories and Warnings in coordination with civil defense agencies and water safety organizations in Hawai`i.

On August 2, 2021, the advisory criteria for south- and east-facing shores changed from 8 feet to 10 feet. (Service Change Notice)

All surf height observations and forecasts are for the full face surf height, from the trough to the crest of the wave.

Advisory and Warning Criteria
Location	Advisory	Warning
North-Facing Shores	15 Feet	25 Feet
West-Facing Shores - Big Island	8 Feet	12 Feet
West-Facing Shores - Remaining Islands	12 Feet	20 Feet
South-Facing Shores	10 Feet	15 Feet
East-Facing Shores	10 Feet	15 Feet

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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

High Surf Advisory/Warning Information