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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 1:50 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Along west facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 7 to 10 feet today. * WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 1:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:20 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...From noon HST today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A front will stall over Maui County through the weekend, allowing deep tropical moisture to pool over the island chain. This in combination with a disturbance aloft moving over the state, will bring the potential for heavy rainfall, a few thunderstorms and flash flooding beginning this afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon. The greatest risk for flash flooding is expected in windward areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 1:19 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. A High Wind Watch means that strong and potentially damaging winds in excess of 40 mph with frequent gusts over 60 mph are expected but not yet occurring. Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. &&
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