UPDATE (Monday, Dec. 10) – The High Surf Warning is no longer in effect. The High Surf Advisory continues. A Gale Warning has also been issued for the Alenuihaha Channel, where east winds are blowing at 30 to 35 kt, and seas are 8 to 12 feet.

(BIVN) – Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense issued a message on Sunday concerning the High Surf Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

As of 10 a.m., beaches in the Keaukaha-area of Hilo were open. There was little flooding to be seen in the parking lot of Onekahakaha Beach Park.

The message from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense stated: