HONOLULU — Hawaii’s big waves and high tides will make shoreline erosion and flooding likely this summer. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday that a University of Hawaii at Manoa geologist has predicted a “regional anomaly” is likely to produce tides 2-4 inches higher than levels noted on charts. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there will be 36 days with peak high tides above 2.2 feet in June, July and August. Eversole says an anomaly involving cyclical high water levels and Pacific winds will cause levels higher than those predicted by NOAA and that, combined with big waves, these high tides make shoreline inundations and erosion likely. ——Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com

Source: National Post May 28, 2019 04:07 UTC