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Gale Warning 2, NWS Honolulu, HI

January 17, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this gale warning at Jan 17, 2021, 3:45 PM HST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 17, 2021, 3:45 PM HST (01:45 UTC)
Expired: Jan 19, 2021, 3:26 AM HST
In force: 36 hr
Issued by: NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

802 
WHHW70 PHFO 180145
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

PHZ123-181445-
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210118T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.SC.Y.0006.210118T1600Z-210119T0400Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM HST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ124-180245-
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210118T0400Z/
Big Island Southeast Waters-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Small Craft Advisory high sea conditions are not anticipated for 
these waters.

$$

PHZ110>117-121-181445-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0002.210118T0145Z-210119T0400Z/
/O.UPG.PHFO.GL.A.0001.210118T0400Z-210119T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-Alenuihaha Channel-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ118-120-181445-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210118T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0002.210118T0145Z-210119T0400Z/
/O.UPG.PHFO.GL.A.0001.210118T0400Z-210119T1600Z/
Maui County Leeward Waters-Pailolo Channel-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

* WHERE...Maui County Leeward Waters and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ119-181445-
/O.UPG.PHFO.GL.A.0001.210118T0400Z-210119T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0002.210118T0145Z-210119T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ122-181445-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Big Island Windward Waters-
345 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet through Monday afternoon.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

572 
WHHW70 PHFO 181316
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
316 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

PHZ110>121-190230-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-
Alenuihaha Channel-
316 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST today.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ123-190230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0006.210118T1316Z-210119T0400Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
316 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ122-190230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Big Island Windward Waters-
316 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet through Monday afternoon.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

681 
WHHW70 PHFO 190205
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
405 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

PHZ123-191515-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
405 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Seas 8
  to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ110>121-191515-
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-
Alenuihaha Channel-
405 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
  Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
  County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo and Alenuihaha 
  Channels.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ124-191515-
/O.EXB.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Big Island Southeast Waters-
405 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ122-191515-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Big Island Windward Waters-
405 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

537 
WHHW70 PHFO 190710
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
910 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

PHZ110>121-123-191600-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-
Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters-
910 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots. Seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters, Alenuihaha Channel, Pailolo 
  Channel, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Kauai 
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai 
  Windward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, 
  Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Through early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 knots or greater are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly 
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ122-124-191600-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
910 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Southeast 
  Waters.

* WHEN...Through early Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Houston

151 
WHHW70 PHFO 191326
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
326 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

PHZ110>118-120-121-123-200230-
/O.CAN.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-
326 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts. Seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai 
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu 
  Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, 
  Maui County Leeward Waters, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha 
  Channel and Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ119-191430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Maalaea Bay-
326 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened overnight. Therefore, the gale warning has 
been cancelled. 

$$

PHZ122-124-200230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
326 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Windward and Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Though this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Houston

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 17, 3:37 PM HST	Wind Advisory	HFO	Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao	48 hr
Jan 17, 3:45 PM HST	Small Craft Advisory	HFO		24 hr
Jan 17, 4:37 PM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kauai	3 hr
Jan 17, 7:07 PM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Hawaii	3 hr
Jan 17, 7:17 PM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kauai	2 hr
Jan 18, 12:06 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kalawao	3 hr
Jan 18, 12:51 AM HST	Flash Flood Warning	HFO	Kalawao	6 hr
Jan 18, 3:03 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kalawao	3 hr
Jan 18, 3:49 AM HST	Winter Weather Advisory	HFO	Hawaii	36 hr
Jan 18, 5:16 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kalawao	3 hr
Jan 18, 8:53 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Hawaii	3 hr
Jan 18, 10:17 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Honolulu	3 hr
Jan 18, 10:50 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kalawao	6 hr
Jan 18, 11:50 AM HST	Areal Flood Advisory	HFO	Kalawao	3 hr

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Sources

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