Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 08/15/2026 08:48

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued August 15 at 5:48AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 8:48am
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Hurricane conditions. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday. * 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