KAUAI LEEWARD WATERS — SMWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Kauai Leeward Waters...
* Until 430 PM HST.
* At 223 PM HST, a strong capable of producing waterspouts was located 10 nm southwest of Southern Tip of Niihau, or 39 nm southwest of Barking Sands, moving east at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include... Southern Tip of Niihau.
Local conditions in Kauai Leeward Waters may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS