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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 11:03 PM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 ft today, becoming 10 to 14 ft tonight. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:08 PM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 9 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 6 PM HST 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 9:08 PM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 9 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 6 PM HST 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:36 PM Sep. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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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