Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Gale Watch

Gale Watch for Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel

What: For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where:...

USPailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

WHERE

Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.

WHEN

For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

IMPACTS

Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.