Hurricane Warning Issued for Kauai South
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NWS Honolulu has issued a Hurricane Warning for Kauai South effective immediately through September 7 at 7:15AM HST.
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- Record type
- Hurricane Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai South, Hawaii
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
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Alert Details
A Hurricane Warning has been issued by NWS Honolulu HI. The alert was sent at 2026-09-06T23:08:00-10:00, effective immediately, and expires at 2026-09-07T07:15:00-10:00. Severity is Extreme with urgency Immediate and certainty Likely.
Affected Areas
Kauai South (HIZ031), including Poipu and Kaleheo.
What You Should Do
Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force. Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be urgently completed. Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas. Heed any flood watches and warnings. Those living in manufactured homes or on boats are urged to relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings.
Expected Conditions
Wind: Peak wind forecast 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph; potential for wind 74 to 110 mph. Storm surge: Potential for 1-3 feet above ground. Rainfall: Additional 6-10 inches with locally higher amounts. Tornadoes: Situation is favorable for several tornadoes.
Timeline
Alert effective from 2026-09-06T23:08:00-10:00 until 2026-09-07T07:15:00-10:00. Window for tropical storm force winds: early Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning. Window of concern for storm surge: Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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