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 winds 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Southeast 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: 
Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Windward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI