"Massive 50-Foot Swell Threatens Hawaii's North Shore Beaches"

Hawaii is bracing for monster waves reaching up to 45 feet in height as a sizable northwest swell is expected to impact the island chain through Friday, prompting the issuance of High Surf Warnings for various shores. The powerful swell originates from a storm north of Hawaii and is anticipated to cause significant coastal impacts, with preparations urged for potential inundation of beaches, affecting coastal properties and roadways. The National Weather Service has warned of powerful longshore and rip currents, urging caution and distance from the shoreline.