Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
PHZ119>121-180300-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T1600Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt, except north winds in Maalaea Bay.
Seas 10 to 13 feet.
* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.
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High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST
FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND...
.Strong trade winds will maintain high surf, rough coastal
conditions and potential for rip tides along east facing shores
into Wednesday.
HIZ009-017-030>032-035-037-038-047-048-052>054-180300-
/O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260218T1600Z/
Olomana-Maui Windward West-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Koolau Windward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-
Big Island North-
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and the
Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don`t
go out.
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RCB
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
PHZ110>118-122>124-180300-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260219T0400Z/
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-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
310 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Coastal Waters and Channels outside of Gale
Warning area.
* 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.
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RCB
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
232 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
HIZ011-015>017-026-027-036>040-042>047-050>052-054-180400-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T0400Z/
Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai
Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
Windward Haleakala-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island North-
232 AM HST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the
Big Island Hawaii.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree
branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to
steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make
sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for
power outages.
Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects
that can be easily blown around by strong winds.
&&
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JVC
