Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued September 23 at 4:56PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 30 kt
with higher gusts and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Hurricane
Watch, east winds 30 to 45 kt with higher gusts and seas 16 to
21 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, beginning 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