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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveMaalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Status
In Progress
Started 21 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.
* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM HST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight HST tonight.
* 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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