Honolulu residents can expect wet weather to continue into the weekend due to a stalled front. "Gentle to breezy trade winds are expected to continue through the weekend, with clouds and showers favoring windward and mountain areas." These conditions, caused by an old frontal boundary, will last on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service reports that a cloud band over Kauai is bringing heavy rainfall, with "A half inch of rainfall per hour in the heaviest showers is possible." Satellites, radar, and soundings from Hilo and Lihue confirm the presence of the cloud band. A high-pressure ridge to the north is contributing to breezier conditions. The rain is expected to decrease from Saturday night through Tuesday, transitioning to a typical trade wind pattern. "Expect a transition to wetter trade winds by the middle of next week," as a cold front approaches from the northwest.
Moderate to breezy trade winds will continue, causing increased cloud cover and showers in windward areas. "A Small Craft Advisory (SCA) remains in effect for the majority of the waters through Friday afternoon." North-northwest swells will fluctuate, and a small south-southwest swell will taper off. "Today's enhanced easterlies will wash this band out through the day." North-facing shores will have the best surf conditions, while south-facing shores may experience chop from east wind waves until Friday, as stated by the National Weather Service.
