Small Craft Advisory 01/09/2025 17:36 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 3:36PM HST until January 10 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 5:36pm
Expires: 
January 10, 2025 - 6:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 feet across most windward waters and the waters surrounding Kauai. Also northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts across Big Island windward waters and through Alenuihaha Channel. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Area Description: 
Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Windward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI