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Small Craft Advisory

Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters

Small Craft Advisory issued May 3 at 3:04PM HST until May 4 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Alert Description

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety Instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Time Information

Effective
May 4, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 2:15 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 1:04 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Honolulu HI
National Weather Service

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