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Gale Warning
ActiveKaiwi Channel; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM HST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Monday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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