NWS / NOAA weather: Hurricane Watch issued September 24 at 12:09PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas
which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely
reduce visibility.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

33rd Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days