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Location: Kalaheo, HI
Elevation: 336ft
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:13 AM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM HST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. The strongest winds are expected
on Oahu, especially over and downwind of terrain.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree
branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to
steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make
sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for
power outages.

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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 12:52 AM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate to High. Strong breaking waves and strong
currents will make swimming dangerous. Expect very strong
breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in
channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:18 AM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 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 Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 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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Gale Watch
Issued: 12:18 AM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 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 Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 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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