Special Marine Warning Issued for Kauai Northwest and Leeward Waters Through Early Sunday
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Kauai waters as heavy showers and 50-knot wind gusts threaten small craft through 1:15 AM HST.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 1, 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 Northwest and Leeward Waters. This alert was issued at 11:18 PM HST on March 14 and remains in effect until 1:15 AM HST on March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Kauai Northwest Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters. Specific locations expected to be impacted include Lehua Rock, FAD Buoy KK, the Southern Tip of Niihau, and Kikiaola Harbor.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions including gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. The NWS advises those on the water to stay low or go below deck and ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets. Boaters are urged to avoid the area if possible.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates heavy showers developing over the leeward waters of Kauai and around Niihau, moving east-northeast at approximately 40 knots. The primary hazard is wind gusts reaching nearly 50 knots. These conditions can cause sudden high waves and damage to small craft.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM HST on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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