Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 10:35PM HST until September 8
Affecting Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
In effect until: Sep 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Likely impact; effects through 10:00 AM.
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Big Island Leeward Waters... Big Island Southeast Waters... * Until midnight HST. * At 1034 PM HST, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located near South Point, or 14 nm south of Discovery Harbour, moving north at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... FAD Buoy A and South Point.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™