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Gale Warning 4, NWS Honolulu, HI

February 24, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this gale warning at Feb 24, 2021, 9:04 AM HST. It was in force for 54 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
Feb 24, 2021, 9:04 AM HST (19:04 UTC)
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 3:20 PM HST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

764 
WHHW70 PHFO 241904
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
904 AM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

PHZ121-250815-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0004.210224T1904Z-210226T0400Z/
/O.UPG.PHFO.GL.A.0004.210225T1600Z-210226T1600Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
904 AM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with stronger gusts and seas 9 to
  12 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-250815-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
904 AM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with stronger gusts and seas 7 to
  12 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, 
  Pailolo Channel, Big Island Southeast Waters, 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...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
434 
WHHW70 PHFO 250129
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
329 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

PHZ121-251430-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210226T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
329 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-251430-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
329 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, 
  Pailolo Channel, Big Island Southeast Waters, 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...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
153 
WHHW70 PHFO 250705 AAA
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
905 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

PHZ121-252015-
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
905 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-252015-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
905 PM HST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
704 
WHHW70 PHFO 251334
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
334 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

PHZ121-260245-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
334 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-260245-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
334 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
887 
WHHW70 PHFO 251919
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
919 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

PHZ121-260830-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210226T1600Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
919 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds to 35 kt and seas to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-260830-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
919 AM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

HFO
034 
WHHW70 PHFO 260110
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

PHZ121-261415-
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
310 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds to 35 kt and seas to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122>124-261415-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
310 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas to 12 feet.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

HFO
006 
WHHW70 PHFO 260444
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
644 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

PHZ123-261745-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.EXA.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.210227T0400Z-210301T0400Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
644 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds to 35 kt. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, east winds to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM Friday. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM HST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ121-261745-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
644 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM Friday. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122-124-261745-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
644 PM HST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds to 30 kt.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel
  and Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Donaldson
797 
WHHW70 PHFO 261302
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
302 AM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

PHZ123-270230-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.210227T0400Z-210301T0400Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
302 AM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds to 35 kt. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, east winds to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM Friday. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PHZ121-270230-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
/O.EXA.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.210227T0400Z-210301T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
302 AM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds to 35 kt. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, east winds to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM Friday. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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>120-122-124-270230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
302 AM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds to 30 kt.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters except Alenuihaha Channel 
  and Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
142 
WHHW70 PHFO 270120
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
320 PM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

PHZ121-123-271430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T0400Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.210227T0120Z-210301T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters-
320 PM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds to 25 to near 35 knots.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters and the Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PHZ110>120-122-124-271430-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
320 PM HST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 knots. Seas 9 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...All Hawaiian coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 3:34 AM HSTGale WatchHFO6 hr
Feb 24, 8:49 AM HSTWind AdvisoryHFOHawaii, Kalawao55 hr

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Sources

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