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Gale Watch — Kauai Northwest Waters, PH, Kauai Windward Waters, PH, Kauai Leeward Waters, PH, Kauai Channel, PH, Oahu Windward Waters, PH, Oahu Leeward Waters, PH
Issued
11:00 PM CDT · Sat, Sep 26 2026
Expires
11:00 PM CDT · Sun, Sep 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PHFO

Affected Areas

Kauai Northwest Waters, PH Kauai Windward Waters, PH Kauai Leeward Waters, PH Kauai Channel, PH Oahu Windward Waters, PH Oahu Leeward Waters, PH

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu
Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.