Special Marine Warning Issued for Kauai Channel and Leeward Waters Until 7:45 PM
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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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NWS Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Kauai Leeward Waters and the Kauai Channel as a strong thunderstorm moves through the area with 40-knot wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai, Hawaii
- 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 Kauai, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu HI has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Kauai Channel and Kauai Leeward Waters. The alert was issued at 5:50 PM HST on March 10 and remains in effect until 7:45 PM HST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Kauai Channel and Kauai Leeward Waters. Specific locations impacted include Nohili Point, Kikiaola Harbor, and FAD Buoys KK, PP, and AA.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. It is advised to stay low or go below deck and ensure that all individuals on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
At 5:49 PM HST, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 30 nautical miles southeast of the southern tip of Niihau, or 37 nautical miles southwest of Kaumakani. The storm is moving northeast at 25 knots. Hazards include wind gusts up to 40 knots. Small craft could be damaged by briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM HST on Tuesday, March 10.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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