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A small craft advisory is in effect for Hawaii Island’s leeward and southeast waters through 2 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
The service forecast east winds around 25 knots, or about 29 mph. Rough seas of 10 feet to 14 feet are also expected. The roughest seas are expected Thursday night.
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots, or 29 to 38 mph, and/or seas are expected to be 10 feet or greater and expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft, according to the service. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in such conditions.