Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 5:02AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane
conditions possible.
* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big
Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. For
the Hurricane Watch, 6 PM Friday through 6 PM Saturday.
* 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 before conditions deteriorate
further.
Area Description:
Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov