Gale Warning for Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds up to 35 kt and seas up to 14 feet. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels. Where: Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. When: Until 6 AM HST Thursday.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 35 kt and seas up to 14 feet. * WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels.
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Official revisions
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:35AM HST until November 12 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued November 10 at 3:30PM HST until November 12 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Source and limitations
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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