Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 08/14/2026 08:02

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued August 14 at 5:02AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the Tropical Storm Watch, tropical storm conditions possible. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel and Oahu Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Tropical Storm Watch, 6 PM Saturday through 6 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov