Special Marine Warning Issued for Big Island Windward and Southeast Waters
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island waters until 10:45 AM HST due to 40-knot wind gusts and hazardous sea conditions.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu HI has issued a Special Marine Warning for maritime regions surrounding the Big Island. The alert is classified as having severe severity and requiring immediate action by those in the affected areas.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers:
- Big Island Southeast Waters
- Big Island Windward Waters
Impacted locations include Hilo Harbor, Cape Kumukahi, and FAD Buoys A, HK, E, D, G, and SS.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the warning area should prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. The NWS advises boaters to stay low or go below deck and ensure that everyone on board is wearing a life jacket. Small craft should seek safe harbor as they could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
At 8:39 AM HST, radar indicated showers located along a line extending from 6 nautical miles southwest of South Point to near Isaac Hale Beach Park, moving north at 15 knots. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts reaching up to 40 knots. These conditions are expected to create steep, fast-building seas and reduced visibility during downpours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:40 AM HST on March 13, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 10:45 AM HST on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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