* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 12 to 18 feet.
* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For the Hurricane Watch, beginning at 6 AM HST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.