Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued September 24 at 11:29AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch, east
winds 35 to to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet. For the Small Craft
Advisory, east winds to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane watch,
beginning at 6 AM HST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory,
until 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 Windward Waters; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov