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Gale Warning for Kaiwi Channel; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel +3 more

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What: For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels. Where: Kaiwi Channel, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha...

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A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels.

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  1. Update

    Gale Warning issued November 15 at 5:25AM HST until November 15 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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  2. Alert

    Gale Warning issued November 15 at 3:13AM HST until November 15 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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