Bay Area residents expecting to enjoy a typical windy weekend in Honolulu will find the weather pattern somewhat altered through the coming week. According to a National Weather Service forecast, "Light to locally moderate winds prevail through much of the weekend," with changes on the horizon as a broad surface low develops northeast of Hawaii early next week.
Sailing across the island chain, this new atmospheric feature is predicted to nudge out the usual winds and introduce a land and sea breeze regime that will persist through the latter half of the week. Considering the welcomed winds, nighttime land breezes are slated to clear skies and limit showers, promoting an expectation of clearer nights ahead. "During the day, sea breezes will enhance leeward and interior region shower activity," the National Weather Service states.
Aviation interests take note: moderate easterly trade winds, optimal for routine flights, should keep the weekend skies friendly. As for marine concerns, sailors should anticipate a medium period north northwest swell today, hoping it peaks Sunday "just below High Surf Advisory criteria for north facing shores," as detailed by the National Weather Service Honolulu outpost.
The forecast injects a bit of relief for fire personnel, stating, "Wind speeds and humidity will remain below critical fire weather thresholds for the next several days," ensuring that, even with the fluctuating wind patterns, fire risks should stay low. The surf on east-facing shores, meanwhile, will ride below average into the next week, although a brief spur may arise, come Saturday into Sunday, as statec by the National Weather Service.
