Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 09/07/2026 11:08

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued September 7 at 8:08AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires: 
September 8, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Hurricane conditions expected. Winds increasing today to 25 to 40 kt with gusts to 60 kt today, and 60 to 80 kt with gusts up to 95 kt tonight. Seas building to 15 to 35 feet today, and 20 to 45 feet tonight. Winds and seas will decrease tomorrow. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * 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.
Area Description: 
Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov