Severe Hurricane Watch | Effective 09/06/2026 19:48

Headline: 
Hurricane Watch issued September 6 at 4:48PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Tropical Storm conditions expected Monday. Tonight winds up to 25 kt and seas up to 10 feet. Developing conditions Monday with winds increasing to 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 75 kt and seas 20 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * 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: 
Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov