Special Marine Warning in Effect for Maui County Leeward Waters (PH): NWS Advisory
Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Maui County Leeward Waters... * Until 345 AM HST. * At 237 AM HST, a strong thunderstorm was located 14 nm southeast of FAD Buoy P, or 40 nm west of Lanai Airport.
Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Maui County Leeward Waters. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.
“Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Maui County Leeward Waters. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.”
Key Verified Points
- •Event: Special Marine Warning
- •Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
- •Affected Areas: Maui County Leeward Waters
- •Effective: 2026-10-28T02:40:00-10:00
- •Expires: 2026-10-28T03:45:00-10:00
- •Recommended Action: Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Executive Briefing
Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Maui County Leeward Waters... * Until 345 AM HST. * At 237 AM HST, a strong thunderstorm was located 14 nm southeast of FAD Buoy P, or 40 nm west of Lanai Airport.
What Happened & Key Findings
SMWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Maui County Leeward Waters... * Until 345 AM HST. * At 237 AM HST, a strong thunderstorm was located 14 nm southeast of FAD Buoy P, or 40 nm west of Lanai Airport, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher
Verified Data Points & Key Takeaways
Geographic Scope & Affected Communities
Recommended Action & Next Steps
Source & Verification Provenance
Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by National Weather Service (NOAA). Access the primary source document at: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4d3b9c358bbe90454165f13bf808c339d4645625.001.1. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.
Event Timeline & Developments
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are included in this weather advisory?
The primary region affected is Maui County Leeward Waters (Maui County Leeward Waters), according to the National Weather Service.
What is the severity of this storm warning?
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has classified this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency status of IMMEDIATE.
Where can residents verify real-time radar and safety directives?
Direct bulletins and radar updates are available via local emergency management agencies and the official source at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4d3b9c358bbe90454165f13bf808c339d4645625.001.1.
Official Government & Primary Citations
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4d3b9c358bbe90454165f13bf808c339d4645625.001.1
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