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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:35 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:28 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the 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... - Considerable flash flooding is possible as a large and powerful kona storm northwest of the state draws deep tropical moisture across the islands. Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises in streams and flooding of roads and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:02 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF MAUI COUNTY AND BIG ISLAND... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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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