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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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