Small Craft Advisory Extended for Kauai Waters Until 6 PM HST
The National Weather Service has extended the small craft advisory for Kauai Northwest and Leeward Waters, now in effect until 6 PM HST on September 8.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 8, 2026, 2:27 p.m. ET
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Sep 8, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET
Hurricane Warning for Kauai Northwest and Leeward Waters Until 6 PM HST September 8
The National Weather Service Honolulu HI has issued a Hurricane Warning for Kauai Northwest Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters, effective from 5:00 AM HST to 6:00 PM HST on September 8, 2026. The warning indicates conditions hazardous to small craft.
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas of 12 to 16 feet are expected. The National Weather Service advises that inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM HST on September 8, 2026.
Sep 8, 2026, 2:32 p.m. ET
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Kauai Waters Until 6 PM HST
The National Weather Service Honolulu HI has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Kauai Northwest Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters, in effect until 6 PM HST this evening, September 8, 2026. The advisory warns that conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas of 12 to 16 feet are expected. The Weather Service advises that inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Sep 8, 2026, 2:27 p.m. ETFirst report
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Kauai Waters Until 6 PM HST
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Kauai Northwest Waters and Kauai Leeward Waters, in effect from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM HST on September 8, 2026. The advisory warns that conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas of 12 to 16 feet are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
The advisory covers two marine zones and is in effect until 6 PM HST this evening.
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