Small craft advisory in effect for Big Island waters

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A small craft advisory is in effect for waters off Hawaii Island’s leeward and southeast waters until 6 p.m. today.

A small craft advisory is in effect for waters off Hawaii Island’s leeward and southeast waters until 6 p.m. today.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecast northeast winds reaching 15 knots to 25 knots or 17 mph to about 29 mph. Rough seas of 5 feet to 9 feet are also expected.

A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots — 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.