Hurricane Warning for Big Island Windward Waters
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters, Big Island Windward Waters
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Extreme
- Official urgency
- Immediate
- Official certainty
- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Hurricane Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. Impacts: Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Hurricane Warning, 6 PM Friday until 6 AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM 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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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 5:01PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 5:01PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:59PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 4:49PM 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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