This is a Civil Defense message for 6 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

The National Weather Service High Surf Warning for north and east facing shores remains in effect.  Surf heights will increase this morning and remain through Thursday.

A High Surf Warning means there is a threat to life and property from the surf.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Due to weather impacts, the following are in effect:

• HELCO reports power restoration continues.  Highway 19 between the 38 and 39 mile markers will be restricted to a single lane of traffic from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm today to facilitate repairs.  Please drive with caution.
• County Beach Parks from Keokea through Laupahoehoe to Richardson Beach Park are closed today.
• Delay going to the summits until the weather improves.

Major Closures include:

• Bayfront Highway

The Honokaa Schools are open today.

Please listen to the radio for Civil Defense updates.  

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.