Special Marine Warning Issued for Kauai Channel and Surrounding Waters
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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 waters until 8:45 AM HST due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts and 34-knot wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai Waters, 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 Kauai Waters, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for the waters surrounding Kauai. The alert was issued at 6:44 AM HST on March 11, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following marine regions:
- Kauai Channel
- Kauai Leeward Waters
- Kauai Northwest Waters
Specific locations impacted include Makahuena Point, and FAD Buoys KK, CK, PP, AA, and Z.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Boaters should stay low or go below deck and ensure all individuals on board are wearing life jackets. Avoid these waters until the storm has passed.
Expected Conditions
At 6:44 AM HST, radar indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts. The storms were located along a line extending from 8 nautical miles east of Lehua Rock to 44 nautical miles south of FAD Buoy PP, moving northeast at 15 knots.
Primary Hazards:
- Waterspouts: These can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves that could damage small craft.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is in effect from 6:44 AM HST until 8:45 AM HST on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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