Special Marine Warning Issued for Kauai Waters; Wind Gusts to 50 Knots Expected
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Kauai's coastal waters until 2:00 AM HST due to heavy showers and dangerous wind gusts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for the waters surrounding Kauai. The alert was issued at 12:06 AM HST following radar detection of hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions:
- Kauai Northwest Waters
- Kauai Windward Waters
- Kauai Leeward Waters
Specific locations impacted include Hanalei Bay, FAD Buoy EK, and FAD Buoy BB.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should take immediate safety precautions. Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Boaters are advised to stay low or go below deck and ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
At 12:03 AM HST, heavy showers were located near the north shore of Kauai, moving northeast at 45 knots.
- Wind: Gusts to nearly 50 knots.
- Hazards: Steep seas and reduced visibility from heavy rain.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and is currently set to expire at 2:00 AM HST on March 15, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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