Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
500 AM HST Sat Sep 26 2026

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Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
500 AM HST Sat Sep 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds up to 30 kt and
  seas up to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds up to 35 kt
  and seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu
  Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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