Coast Guard closes ports across Hawaii due to Hurricane Lala

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Coast Guard has closed all commercial ports due to the increase in port heavy weather conditions from Hurricane Lala.

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The current port heavy weather conditions are in effect:

View all port conditions here.

During port condition Zulu:

USCG public safety messages

Stay off the water

USCG’s search-and-rescue capabilities degrade as storm conditions strengthen and help could be delayed.

Secure belongings

Trailerable boats should be pulled from the water and stored in a place not prone to flooding. Those who leave their boats in the water are reminded to double up all lines, update their beacon’s registration, and secure all devices safely to their vessel prior to the storm.

Stay clear of beaches

Wave heights and currents typically increase before a storm makes landfall. Even the best swimmers can fall victim to strong waves and rip currents caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. Swimmers should stay clear of beaches until local lifeguards and law enforcement officials say the water is safe.

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Stay informed

Mariners should monitor VHF-FM Channels 16 and 22A for Broadcast Notice to Mariners and watch for MSIB updates via email. Up-to-date port status information can be found at the USCG Navigation Center website.

For questions, contact the Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit (MTSRU) at [email protected] or the Sector Honolulu Command Center at 1-800-552 6458.

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