Hurricane Watch for Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast 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
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- Severe
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions possible. Impacts: Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility. Where: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate further.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions possible. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. For the Hurricane Watch, 6 PM Friday through 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 5:02AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 5:02AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Hurricane Watch issued August 13 at 4:54AM 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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