Small Craft Advisory 12/28/2024 17:18 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 28 at 3:18PM HST until December 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
December 29, 2024 - 6:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts, except north winds in Maalaea Bay. * WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel and Big Island Leeward Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Area Description: 
Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI