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Bayfront Highway in Hilo is closed to traffic due to high surf, Hawaii County Civil Defense said Friday morning.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna today through the weekend.
Surf is predicted to increase up to 16 feet. Highest impacts will coincide with the high-tide period at 9 a.m. this morning.
Oceanfront residents, boat owners and beach-goers are advised to secure their property and to be on alert for possible high and dangerous surf.
Additional road and beach closures may occur without notice.