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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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North Kohala Water Main Break – REPAIRED AFFECTED AREAS: HAWI, KAPAAU, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) message for Monday, April 29, 2019, at 3:45 p.m. Repairs have been completed to the water main break in North Kohala restoring water service to customers. Please call (808) 961-8060 during normal business […]

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A broad upper level low nearing Hawaii Island from the east will remain in the area through Friday. Cold air aloft and instability associated with this upper feature combined with plenty of moisture will lead to periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Showers will become heavy at times, potentially leading to flash flooding. Although most […]

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An upper level low approaching the islands from the northeast will bring an unstable airmass to Maui and Hawaii Island. High pressure to the northeast will maintain a trade wind surface flow, focusing the heaviest of rain along windward areas. However the strong trade winds and the unstable airmass will allow for showers and thunderstorms […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA This is a Civil Defense message for 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for South Kohala, North Kona and South Kona Districts through tonight. A Flood Advisory means that rainfall and runoff will cause hazardous conditions due to ponding, […]

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Hawaii County Civil Defense audio message This is a Civil Defense message for 7 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019. The National Weather Service continues the High Surf Warning for north facing shores of Hawaii Island through today. A High Surf Warning means large breaking surf, significant shore-break, and dangerous currents make entering the water very […]

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north facing shores of Hawaii Island through Monday evening. The swell will build today and is expected to peak on Monday. The most dangerous time along the coast is during periods of high tide forecast to occur around 1:30 a.m. Monday (March 18).

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Hawaii County Civil Defense audio message This is a Civil Defense message for 6:45 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north facing shores of Hawaii Island beginning midnight tonight through Monday evening. A High Surf Warning means large breaking surf, significant shore-break, and dangerous currents make […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County Civil Defense weather statement This is a Civil Defense message for 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 The National Weather Service is tracking a large ocean swell that is expected to arrive Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday.  Warning level surf is expected Sunday afternoon on North facing shores of Hawaii Island. […]

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The Big Island Press Club awards its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy and the Lava Tube dishonor award to the county Civil Defense Agency. The Torch of Light award is given to an individual or entity who brightens the public’s right to know

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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This is a Civil Defense message. the is a High Surf Advisory for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for east facing shores of Hawaii Island.  A High Surf Advisory means there is a threat to life and property from surf. Due to the High […]

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