Special Marine Warning Issued for Maui County Windward Waters Through Late Sunday Night
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Maui County Windward Waters as a strong thunderstorm with 34-knot wind gusts moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Maui County Windward 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 Maui County Windward Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Maui County Windward Waters. The alert was triggered by radar observations of a strong thunderstorm capable of producing hazardous marine conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Maui County Windward Waters. At 9:12 PM HST, the storm was located approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of FAD Buoy Q, or 38 nautical miles northeast of Huelo, moving east at 15 knots.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately. Small craft should remain in port or seek sheltered waters until the hazardous weather passes to avoid damage from sudden wind and wave increases.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Impacts: Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
- Storm Movement: The strong thunderstorm is moving east at 15 knots and is expected to remain primarily over open waters.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 9:12 PM HST on February 22, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 11:15 PM HST on February 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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