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Gale Warning

Active

Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters

Status In Progress Started 17 minutes ago

Ends Nov 12, 6:00 AM HST

Issued Nov 11, 3:35 AM HST

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 35 kt and seas up to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels.

Instructions

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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