Severe Hurricane Watch | Effective 09/24/2026 07:32

Headline: 
Hurricane Watch issued September 24 at 4:32AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 12 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For the Hurricane Watch, beginning at 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: 
Big Island Windward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov