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Gale Warning 5, NWS Honolulu, HI

February 28, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this gale warning at Feb 28, 2021, 3:16 AM HST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 3:24 PM HST. It was in force for 60 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2021, 3:16 AM HST (13:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2021, 3:24 PM HST
Expired
Mar 3, 2021, 3:45 AM HST
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

519 
WHHW70 PHFO 281316
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
316 AM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

PHZ121-010230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.UPG.PHFO.GL.A.0005.210301T0400Z-210303T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0005.210301T0400Z-210303T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
316 AM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM HST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kts with higher gusts today will
  increase to 25 to 35 kts with higher gusts starting this
  evening. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. Gale 
  Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ123-010230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0005.210301T0400Z-210303T0400Z/
Big Island Leeward Waters-
316 AM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM HST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kts with higher gusts today will 
  increase to 25 to 35 kts with higher gusts starting this 
  evening. Seas 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. Gale 
  Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ119-120-124-010230-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0005.210301T0400Z-210303T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Big Island Southeast Waters-
316 AM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM HST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts today will
  increase to 25 to 35 kts tonight. Seas 9 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel and Big Island Southeast 
  Waters.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. Gale 
  Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122-010230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
316 AM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward 
  Waters, 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 PM 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
163 
WHHW70 PHFO 010124
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
324 PM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

PHZ121-123-011430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0005.210301T0124Z-210303T0400Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Leeward Waters-
324 PM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kts with higher gusts and seas 8 to
  14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ119-120-124-011430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T0400Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0005.210301T0124Z-210303T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Big Island Southeast Waters-
324 PM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kts tonight and seas 8 to 13 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pailolo Channel, Big Island Southeast Waters and 
  Maalaea Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122-011430-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
324 PM HST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward 
  Waters, 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 PM 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.

&&

$$
838 
WHHW70 PHFO 011300
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
300 AM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

PHZ119>121-123-124-020200-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
300 AM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds up to 35 kts except north in Maalaea Bay. 
  Seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, the Pailolo and Alenuihaha Channels, Big
  Island Leeward and Big Island Southeast waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122-020200-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
300 AM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

&&

$$
217 
WHHW70 PHFO 020128
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
328 PM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

PHZ119>121-123-124-021430-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
328 PM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds up to 35 kts except north in Maalaea Bay. Seas
  10 to 15 feet, except up to 6 feet in Maalaea Bay.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, the Pailolo and Alenuihaha Channels, Big 
  Island Leeward and Big Island Southeast waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122-021430-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
328 PM HST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Tuesday, though conditions may persist
  into Wednesday for some areas.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
399 
WHHW70 PHFO 021410
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
410 AM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

PHZ119>121-123-124-030315-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.210303T0400Z-210304T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
410 AM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
HST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds up to 35 kt except north in Maalaea Bay. Seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big 
  Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM HST 
  Wednesday.

* 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>118-122-030315-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210304T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
410 AM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
825 
WHHW70 PHFO 030133
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
333 PM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

PHZ119>121-123-124-031445-
/O.EXT.PHFO.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1600Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.210303T1600Z-210304T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
333 PM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... 

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

* WHAT...East winds up to 35 kt except north in Maalaea Bay. Seas
  10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big 
  Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

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

* 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>118-122-031445-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210304T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
333 PM HST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
005 
WHHW70 PHFO 031345
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
345 AM HST Wed Mar 3 2021

PHZ119>121-123-124-040245-
/O.CAN.PHFO.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1600Z/
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.210303T1345Z-210304T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
345 AM HST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt except north in Maalaea Bay. Seas
  10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Big Island Leeward Waters, Alenuihaha Channel, Pailolo 
  Channel, Big Island Southeast Waters and Maalaea Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122-040245-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210304T0400Z/
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-Big Island Windward Waters-
345 AM HST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.

* 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 27, 3:57 PM HSTGale WatchHFO11 hr
Feb 28, 3:15 AM HSTWind AdvisoryHFOHawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao65 hr

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