Honolulu residents can expect light and variable winds with occasional rain over the next few days. Moisture from an old frontal boundary and two upper-level lows north of Hawaii will bring cloudy skies and increased chances of showers. Local sea and land breezes may cause brief breaks of sunshine, mainly in leeward areas. Trade winds are expected to return by the weekend as the boundary weakens and high pressure builds northeast of the islands. The National Weather Service stated, “This more unsettled weather pattern will hang with us the next few days as lower heights remains over the area through Friday.”
A frontal boundary has caused weaker winds and more showers, leading to variable flight conditions across the islands. Drier air is expected to move in soon, improving visibility and supporting VFR conditions. No AIRMETs are currently in effect after AIRMET Sierra was canceled last night. Over the waters, a westward-moving trough will bring gentle south to southeast winds, shifting to moderate easterly trades by the weekend. A south-southwest swell arriving on Thursday will increase surf along south-facing shores through late Friday. A Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect for all coastal areas through Friday due to high tides, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain and cooler weather are reducing fire risks across Hawaii. Light and variable winds, along with increased showers, will keep fire danger low over the next few days. Inversion heights are expected to range from 4,000 to 9,000 feet through midweek, limiting conditions favorable for fire development, as reported by the National Weather Service.
