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Hurricane Watch issued September 23 at 4:56PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

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

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

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

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 30 kt
with higher gusts and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Hurricane
Watch, east winds 30 to 45 kt with higher gusts and seas 16 to
21 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big
Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For
the Hurricane Watch, beginning 6 AM HST Friday.

* 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™