NWS Honolulu HIHU.W 3001August 13, 2026
Hurricane Warning: Big Island Windward Waters
The National Weather Service office in Honolulu issued a hurricane warning for Big Island Windward Waters, which was in force until 6:15 a.m. local time on August 14.
ExpiredWarning
Issued5:01 p.m. HST, August 13, 2026
In force5:01 p.m. HST, August 13, 2026
Expired6:15 a.m. HST, August 14, 2026
In force for 13.2 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Honolulu HI
- Area
- Big Island Windward Waters
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:01 p.m. HST, August 13, 2026
- Expires
- 6:15 a.m. HST, August 14, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Extreme, Likely, Immediate
- VTEC event
- PHFO HU.W 3001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Hurricane Warning, 6 PM Friday until 6 AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.
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