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Hurricane Watch issued September 26 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Affecting Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Windward Waters; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters

In effect until: Sep 27, 2026, 4:00 AM

Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Windward Waters; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 4:00 AM.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate further.

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* 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.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Hurricane Watch issued September 26 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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