Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 08/14/2026 19:22

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued August 14 at 4:22PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Warning, hurricane conditions expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Hurricane Warning, 6 PM this evening through 6 AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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 Windward Waters; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov