Special Marine Warning Issued for Big Island Southeast Waters Through Friday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Big Island Southeast Waters until 8:45 AM HST due to wind gusts up to 40 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Big Island Southeast Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu
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 Big Island Southeast Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Big Island Southeast Waters. This alert was issued at 6:42 AM HST and is currently in effect.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Big Island Southeast Waters. Specific locations impacted include FAD Buoy A. At the time of the alert, radar showed showers located along a line extending from 27 nautical miles south of South Point to 25 nautical miles southeast of FAD Buoy A.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area should take the following precautions:
- Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours.
- Stay low or go below deck to remain safe.
- Ensure all individuals on board are wearing life jackets.
- Avoid the area if possible until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
According to radar data, showers are moving northwest at 10 knots. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts reaching up to 40 knots. These conditions are expected to cause suddenly higher waves and could potentially damage small craft.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately as of 6:42 AM HST on March 13, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:45 AM HST on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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