Special Marine Warning for Big Island Leeward and Southeast Waters
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NWS Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater until midnight HST.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Big Island Waters, Hawaii
- Issued
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Honolulu HI. Effective from 2026-09-07T22:35:00-10:00 until 2026-09-08T00:00:00-10:00.
Affected Areas
Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. Locations impacted include FAD Buoy A and South Point.
What You Should Do
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
At 1034 PM HST, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located near South Point, or 14 nm south of Discovery Harbour, moving north at 10 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
Alert effective 2026-09-07T22:35:00-10:00, expires 2026-09-08T00:00:00-10:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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