Special Marine Warning Issued for Alenuihaha Channel Through 1:30 PM HST
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Alenuihaha Channel as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and 40-knot gusts moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Alenuihaha Channel, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Alenuihaha Channel, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu HI has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Alenuihaha Channel. This alert is effective immediately following the detection of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing hazardous marine conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the Alenuihaha Channel. Specific locations impacted by this storm include:
- FAD Buoy M
- FAD Buoy HS
- FAD Buoy JJ
- FAD Buoy GG
- FAD Buoy Nl
- Upolu Point
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area should take the following precautions immediately:
- Seek Safe Harbor: Move to a protected area or harbor immediately.
- Safety Gear: Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets.
- Stay Below Deck: Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm; stay below deck if possible to avoid strikes.
- Prepare for Hazards: Be ready for sudden waterspouts, which can easily overturn boats and create localized hazardous seas.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located approximately 36 nm southwest of FAD Buoy JJ (or 40 nm south of Honokanaia), moving northeast at 20 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Waterspouts: Capable of overturning vessels.
- Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots.
- Seas: Steep and fast-building seas.
- Visibility: Blinding downpours reducing visibility significantly.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 11:26 AM HST on March 13, 2026. It is currently scheduled to expire at 1:30 PM HST on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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