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weather NWS minor Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters; Maui County Leeward Waters; Pailolo Channel October 27, 2026 at 7:12 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Variable bu mainly northeast winds to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM HST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A vigorous area of low pressure will move over Maui County and Oahu waters tonight and Wednesday, bringing strong easterly winds north of the low and variable winds to the south of the low. Strong thunderstorms may develop near the low and generate erratic gusty winds.

Local conditions in Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters; Maui County Leeward Waters; Pailolo Channel 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.

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