Special Marine Warning Issued for Maui County Windward Waters Through Sunday Night
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A strong thunderstorm capable of producing 40-knot wind gusts and small hail has prompted a Special Marine Warning for Maui County Windward Waters until 9:15 PM HST.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Maui County Windward Waters
- 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 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 issued at 7:17 PM HST on February 22, 2026, and remains in effect until 9:15 PM HST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Maui County Windward Waters. At the time of the alert, a strong thunderstorm was tracked approximately 29 nautical miles north of FAD Buoy N, or 43 nautical miles northeast of Halawa Valley, moving south at 10 knots.
What You Should Do
Boaters in the affected area are advised to seek safe harbor immediately and remain there until the storm passes. Because frequent lightning is occurring, those caught on open water should stay below deck if possible. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
According to radar data, the following hazards are expected with this strong thunderstorm:
- Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots
- Hail: Small hail accumulation
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves
- Lightning: Frequent and dangerous lightning
- Precipitation: Heavy rain
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 9:15 PM HST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The storm is expected to remain primarily over open waters during this period.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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