Severe Hurricane Watch | Effective 09/25/2026 12:32

Headline: 
Hurricane Watch issued September 25 at 9:32AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 knots. Seas 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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: 
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