Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued September 23 at 11:03AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the
Hurricane Watch, east winds 30 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt
and seas 12 to 17 feet.
* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big
Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For
the Hurricane Watch, starting 6 am 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 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