Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 08/13/2026 20:01

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 5:01PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 13, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Warning, east winds 40 to 65 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Hurricane Warning, 6 PM Friday until 6 AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.
Area Description: 
Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov