Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 09/24/2026 14:29

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued September 24 at 11:29AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters and Maui County Leeward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For the Tropical Storm Watch, beginning at 6 AM HST Friday. * 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: 
Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters; Maui County Leeward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov