Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 08-13-2026 20:01

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued August 13 at 5:01PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 13, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Hurricane Warning, 6 PM Friday until 6 AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.
SNM: AVISO DE HURACAN. Consulte los medios informativos y autoridades locales.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE HURACAN en efecto por vientos peligrosos. Este aviso se emite 36 horas antes del comienzo de las condiciones peligrosas. Complete sus preparativos para proteger vida y propiedad. Asegure alimentos, agua, efectivo, combustible y medicamentos para 3 dias o mas. SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE LOS OFICIALES LOCALES.
Area Description: 
Big Island Windward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov