The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a forecast for strong trade winds and showers, mainly affecting eastern parts of Hawaii through tomorrow. Windward areas and higher elevations are expected to see isolated to scattered showers. A Wind Advisory is in effect for some areas on the Big Island and Maui County, and may be extended to parts of Oahu if needed, according to the National Weather Service.
Strong trade winds are at their peak today but will ease over the weekend, bringing less rain. An upper-level low is adding moisture, especially to the eastern islands, but western Hawaii may stay drier due to a temperature inversion. There’s an AIRMET Tango for turbulence and strong winds east of Molokai, and MVFR conditions are possible, though mountain obscuration is not expected. A Gale Warning is in effect for some marine areas through tomorrow, with a Small Craft Advisory for other areas, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Surfers will see smaller waves on northern and western shores, with a slight increase on eastern shores due to strong trade winds, which will ease over the weekend. South-facing shores should stay normal, with a small bump on the Big Island's windward side. Fire weather risks are low, but gusty winds and lower humidity are expected today and tomorrow. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM HST Thursday, and a High Wind Warning continues for Big Island Summits until 6 PM HST, as reported by the National Weather Service.
