Keaau, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Big Island Southeast Waters...
Big Island Windward Waters...

* Until 815 AM HST.

* At 612 AM HST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 7 nm east of
Cape Kumukahi to 6 nm southeast of FAD Buoy RN, moving east at 15
knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
FAD Buoy D, Cape Kumukahi, FAD Buoy SS, FAD Buoy KH, and FAD Buoy
RN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding
downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are
wearing life jackets.

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WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE;
HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters
and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall
and overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may
be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots
due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep
terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Low pressure developing west of the islands will draw
abundant moisture northward as it strengthens during the next
couple of days. This will bring potential for heavy rain and
thunderstorms leading to flash flooding over all Hawaiian
islands.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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...KILAUEA EPISODE 44 PRECURSORY ACTIVITY PAUSED...

WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected within
the Kilauea summit caldera. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has
indicated a potential eruption window extends through Wednesday,
April 15th. Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12
hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and
weather.

IMPACTS...If an eruption occurs, varying levels of ash, Pele's
hair, and other lightweight tephra may fall downwind of the
eruption. Smaller particles can travel farther from the eruption
site and may affect communities at greater distances. For the next
several days, "downwind" will be to the north and northeast of the
summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you live downwind of the Kilauea summit, or plan to visit the
summit area, stay informed about current volcanic activity and
weather conditions. Be prepared to take precautions if needed,
such as disconnecting water catchment systems. Follow all guidance
from the National Park Service and the County of Hawaii. Be aware
that road or park closures may occur.

This statement will be issued daily and updated as needed.

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For more information on the status of Kilauea Volcano, please see;
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates;

For health and safety recommendations, please visit the Hawaii;
Interagency Vog Information Dashboard at https://vog.ivhhn.org;

Submit your reports and photos of ashfall from eruptions to the USGS;
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at https://hawaiiash.science/report_form