Special Marine Warning Issued for Big Island Waters
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NWS Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island Windward and Southeast Waters until 7:15 PM HST due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Big Island Waters, Hawaii
- Issued
- August 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Honolulu HI. Effective from August 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM HST until August 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM HST.
Affected Areas
Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. Locations impacted include FAD Buoy HK, FAD Buoy E, FAD Buoy D, FAD Buoy G, and Hilo Harbor.
What You Should Do
Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts. Wind gusts in excess of 65 knots. Storm moving northwest at 20 knots.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 5:17 PM HST to 7:15 PM HST on August 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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