Waikiki King Tide Epic Mayhem!!!

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Subscribe to my channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7NjEMu2pqmlo5FCnTHslPQ More about the king tide in Hawai'i for May 2017: Taken from www.hawaiinewsnow.com WAIKIKI - Parts of the state's most famous beach all but disappeared Thursday, as a "king tide" coupled with a south swell pushed up surf along Waikiki's shoreline to well beyond the normal high water mark. Additional Links Waikiki hotels, businesses prep for threat of coastal flooding Coastal areas at risk from 'king tides,' rising sea levels, summer swells There were no immediate reports of flooding, but water was hitting barriers that had been put in place in advance of the exceptionally high tide. Also Thursday, the Hilton Hawaiian Village announced it would cancel its Friday night fireworks because of the high waters "out of an abundance of caution." Forecasters are warning coastal communities to prepare for the higher water levels through Sunday. The peak tide happened at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, and when it did researchers were in Waikiki to take a look. That's because of the possible implications that coastal erosion and rising sea levels could have on the state's no. 1 tourist destination. which is the main economic driver for the islands. Phil Thompson, of the University of Hawaii Sea Level Center, said if a tourist in Waikiki this week never actually got to see the beach, "Do they want to come back? This has big economic impacts and the structures here are increasingly in danger." Through the week, peak water levels are set to happen at these times: 5:07 p.m. Friday 5:55 p.m. Saturday 6:46 p.m. Sunday The tide levels on those days is expected to be 2.3 to 2.5 feet above the average low water mark. Elsewhere on the island Thursday, the effects of the high tides were also being seen. In Ewa Beach, surf was washing onto roads or coming dangerously close to residents' back yards. The high tide also pushed waters onto the Pearl Harbor bike path, making it virtually impassable. And in Mapunapuna, which often sees water on the roads during high tides, water could be seen more than a foot deep. Through the week, hotels and businesses in the state's top tourist destination have put down sandbags in vulnerable spots, and warned guests and others about the possibility of flooding in underground parking garages. "One of the areas that we're particularly concerned about ... is many of the emergency generators are located in the basements, so were advising them to be prepared to protect them if needed," said Dolan Eversole, of the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. King tides are a popular term for exceptionally high tides — that go above the highest water level reached during high tide on a normal day. The arrival of a king tide during a south swell (and given overall sea level rise) is causing significant concern, not least of which because of ongoing erosion along Waikiki Beach. The Hilton Hawaiian Village had planned to go ahead with its Friday night fireworks show, saying it had built a special platform after having to cancel a show last month. But the hotel decided to cancel after seeing the tide moving in Thursday. Meanwhile, lifeguards are bracing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and warning that the high tide and swell could also produce dangerous ocean conditions. "We'll have our full complement of 17 mobile response units, our eight rescue craft and all of our 42 towers around the island will be staffed," said Jim Howe, director of the Department of Emergency Services. Authorities are warning people to avoid rocky ledges along coastlines to avoid being swept away. They're also urging families to keep a close eye on children playing on the sand. "Be alert for strong currents. With tides this high there's a lot of water moving around so there's an increased threat for rip currents," said John Bravender, NWS Acting Warning Coordination Meteorologist.

Waikiki King Tide Epic Mayhem!!!

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Subscribe to my channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7NjEMu2pqmlo5FCnTHslPQ More about the king tide in Hawai'i for May 2017: Taken from www.hawaiinewsnow.com WAIKIKI - Parts of the state's most famous beach all but disappeared Thursday, as a "king tide" coupled with a south swell pushed up surf along Waikiki's shoreline to well beyond the normal high water mark. Additional Links Waikiki hotels, businesses prep for threat of coastal flooding Coastal areas at risk from 'king tides,' rising sea levels, summer swells There were no immediate reports of flooding, but water was hitting barriers that had been put in place in advance of the exceptionally high tide. Also Thursday, the Hilton Hawaiian Village announced it would cancel its Friday night fireworks because of the high waters "out of an abundance of caution." Forecasters are warning coastal communities to prepare for the higher water levels through Sunday. The peak tide happened at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, and when it did researchers were in Waikiki to take a look. That's because of the possible implications that coastal erosion and rising sea levels could have on the state's no. 1 tourist destination. which is the main economic driver for the islands. Phil Thompson, of the University of Hawaii Sea Level Center, said if a tourist in Waikiki this week never actually got to see the beach, "Do they want to come back? This has big economic impacts and the structures here are increasingly in danger." Through the week, peak water levels are set to happen at these times: 5:07 p.m. Friday 5:55 p.m. Saturday 6:46 p.m. Sunday The tide levels on those days is expected to be 2.3 to 2.5 feet above the average low water mark. Elsewhere on the island Thursday, the effects of the high tides were also being seen. In Ewa Beach, surf was washing onto roads or coming dangerously close to residents' back yards. The high tide also pushed waters onto the Pearl Harbor bike path, making it virtually impassable. And in Mapunapuna, which often sees water on the roads during high tides, water could be seen more than a foot deep. Through the week, hotels and businesses in the state's top tourist destination have put down sandbags in vulnerable spots, and warned guests and others about the possibility of flooding in underground parking garages. "One of the areas that we're particularly concerned about ... is many of the emergency generators are located in the basements, so were advising them to be prepared to protect them if needed," said Dolan Eversole, of the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. King tides are a popular term for exceptionally high tides — that go above the highest water level reached during high tide on a normal day. The arrival of a king tide during a south swell (and given overall sea level rise) is causing significant concern, not least of which because of ongoing erosion along Waikiki Beach. The Hilton Hawaiian Village had planned to go ahead with its Friday night fireworks show, saying it had built a special platform after having to cancel a show last month. But the hotel decided to cancel after seeing the tide moving in Thursday. Meanwhile, lifeguards are bracing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and warning that the high tide and swell could also produce dangerous ocean conditions. "We'll have our full complement of 17 mobile response units, our eight rescue craft and all of our 42 towers around the island will be staffed," said Jim Howe, director of the Department of Emergency Services. Authorities are warning people to avoid rocky ledges along coastlines to avoid being swept away. They're also urging families to keep a close eye on children playing on the sand. "Be alert for strong currents. With tides this high there's a lot of water moving around so there's an increased threat for rip currents," said John Bravender, NWS Acting Warning Coordination Meteorologist.