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Special Marine Warning issued October 28 at 4:26AM HST until October 28
Affecting Maui County Leeward Waters; Maalaea Bay; Alenuihaha Channel
In effect until: Oct 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
Maui County Leeward Waters; Maalaea Bay; Alenuihaha Channel
Likely impact; effects through 4:30 PM.
Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
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SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Alenuihaha Channel... Maalaea Bay... Maui County Leeward Waters... * Until 630 AM HST. * At 425 AM HST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near FAD Buoy MC, or 15 nm southwest of Lanai Airport, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... FAD Buoy MC, FAD Buoy LA, Lahaina Harbor, Kaumalapau Harbor, FAD Buoy JJ, Shipwreck Beach, FAD Buoy K, and FAD Buoy SO.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™