http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org Current statements, watches, advisories, and warnings for the island of Oahu. These advisories are distributed by City and County of Honolulu Lifeguard's, the National Weather Service, and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. en-us Beach Safety and Information http://oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/images/shared/beachsafetylinkh75.gif http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org WED, 1 JUL 2009 00:00:00 -1000 FRI, 3 JUL 2009 14:03:55 -1000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Hawaii Beach Safety RSS/XML/CAP Generator v2.01 ben@hawaiibeachsafety.org (Ben Studer) Hawaii Beach Safety http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090622boxjellywatch Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Box Jellyfish Watch. Box jellyfish normally arrive in the near shore waters 7 to 11 days after the full moon, however, they may be found in the near shore waters at any time. if you see or are stung by a box jellyfish please notify Ocean Safety immediately by dialing "911" or via this website. Check with lifeguards or walk the shoreline to check for box jellyfish before entering the water. If you are stung, flush the affected area with copious amounts of white vinegar and use heat or cold for pain. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience breathing difficulty. The Box jellyfish influx for June is over. The next influx is anticipated for July 15,16,17th. Check with this site for updated information This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/22/2009 10:15:05 AM HST.** MON, 22 JUN 2009 10:15:05 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090622boxjellywatch http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090612beachEvent Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions. Hanauma Bay is closed every Tuesday for maintenance. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/12/2009 11:29:23 AM HST.** FRI, 12 JUN 2009 11:29:23 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090612beachEvent http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090701highsurfadvise Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this High Surf Advisory. A High Surf Advisory is issued when waves reach threshold criteria for a particular island and shoreline. Check on hazard conditions via this web site for the specific beach area you thinking of visiting. Check with lifeguards at the beach area before you enter the water. Look for any warning signs posted at the beach area you are visiting. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM HST FRIDAY. A BUILDING SOUTH SWELL WILL CAUSE SURF HEIGHTS TO INCREASE TO 8 FEET ALONG SOUTH FACING SHORES BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/4/2009 HST.** WED, 1 JUL 2009 00:00:00 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20090701highsurfadvise