Here’s the latest update on Tropical Storm Erick from the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Views expressed in this “Hawaii Island News” update are those of the National Weather Service, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
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Accessed on 02 August 2019, 1900 UTC, Post 19302.
Source:
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1izdccl1w17k9/?&th=16c532976ebc4814&v=c
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“A message from COUNTY OF HAWAII
This is Hawaii County Civil Defense with a Tropical Storm update for Friday, August 2, at 6 in the morning. As of 5:00 am Friday the center of Tropical Storm Erick was approximately 250 miles SW of Hilo at latitude 16.8 N and longitude 157.4 W, moving in a WNW direction at a speed of about 14 miles per hour. Strongest sustained winds are estimated at 50 miles per hour with gusts near 60 miles per hour. Be aware that tropical storms are erratic and can change speed, direction and intensity quickly. Due to the position, strength, and movement of Tropical Storm Erick the following advisories have been issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC):
1. High Surf Warning for East facing shores of Hawaii Island.
2. Wind Advisory for Hawaii Island.
3. Flash Flood Watch for Hawaii Island.
4. Flood Advisory for S. Hilo, Puna, and Ka`u Districts.
The Following public safety measures and recommendations are now in effect:
1. Public Works has sand available at their baseyards. Please bring sandbags and shovel with you. If your property is flooding call 935-0031 for assistance.
2. Isaac Hale, Punaluu, and Whittington beach parks are closed. Camping permits for these parks are cancelled for this weekend. South Point road is restricted to local traffic only. The Bayfront parking lot on Kamehameha Ave. is closed. Hele-on pick-up is at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. Please park between the Butler buildings behind the auditorium.
3. Expect flooding conditions throughout the day. Be cautious when driving as conditions may be dangerous and roads may close at anytime.
Thank you for listening. Stay tuned to your radio for updates.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.”
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Russ Roberts
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