Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 09/24/2026 15:09

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued September 24 at 12:09PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov