Special Marine Warning issued August 15 at 5:17PM HST until August 15 at 7:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Big Island Southeast Waters... Big Island Windward Waters... * Until 715 PM HST. * At 516 PM HST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Hawaiian Paradise Park to 43 nm southeast of Cape Kumukahi, moving northwest at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 65 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... FAD Buoy HK, FAD Buoy E, FAD Buoy D, FAD Buoy G, and Hilo Harbor.

What to do: Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

Issued by NWS Honolulu HI; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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