Severe Hurricane Watch | Effective 09/26/2026 08:00

Headline: 
Hurricane Watch issued September 26 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 8:00am
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning, tropical storm conditions expected. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions possible. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until Sunday 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