Gale Warning 12/11/2024 17:08 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 11 at 3:08PM HST until December 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 11, 2024 - 5:08pm
Expires: 
December 12, 2024 - 6:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. N winds in Maalaea Bay. * WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI