FZHW70 PHFO 200800 MWSHFO Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Honolulu HI 1000 PM HST Thu Mar 19 2026 PHZ113>115-201000- 1000 PM HST Thu Mar 19 2026 The areas affected include... Kauai Channel... Oahu Leeward Waters... Oahu Windward Waters... At 957 PM HST, Doppler radar showed a large area of heavy showers, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers were located across the Kauai Channel, around 16 nm west of FAD Buoy CO, or 27 nm west of Kaena State Park, moving east at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...locally higher waves...and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 2214 15819 2160 15811 2157 15827 2136 15813 2128 15819 2116 15881 2142 15893 2131 15909 2130 15924 2168 15928 $$ Gibbs