Unsettled weather is poised to dominate the forecast across Honolulu, as a front moves in from the northwest increasing the chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms for the latter part of the weekend. The wet weather is anticipated to persist into the upcoming week with the approach and stalling of yet another front over the western half of the state, as per the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service, "Southerly winds will be on the increase today ahead of a front approaching the islands from the northwest." The front is expected to bring enhanced weather conditions to the western end of the state, starting Sunday and continuing into Monday night. Mariners are advised to take caution as Small Craft Advisory (SCA) levels are projected for select Kauai waters due to the increasing winds. Additionally, a Flood Watch has been issued for various regions, including Niihau, Kauai Leeward, and Oahu North Shore, effective from late Sunday through late Monday night.
Aviation and marine activities could face disruptions, with the forecast predicting strengthening southerly winds especially impacting Kauai and Oahu. The potential for AIRMETs is on the table as the front moves in, bringing IFR/MVFR conditions along with increased cloud cover and showers mainly to the western end of the state. The marine forecast anticipates a front that will bring showers and potential thunderstorms to the western waters while a Small Craft Advisory has already been declared for select Kauai waters through tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Surf conditions will stay moderate through the weekend. A new northwest swell will build on Sunday, bringing high surf to north- and west-facing shores before slowly easing on Monday. After a brief break, east-facing shores will see a small increase in surf early next week as north and northwest swells continue, as noted by the National Weather Service.
In matters of fire weather, the risk remains low according to the National Weather Service. "Conditions will remain below critical fire weather thresholds through the forecast period," keeping a steady rise in relative humidity as the front approaches, stalls, and another follows suit later in the week. Honolulu residents and visitors can expect a rainy week ahead, with sporadic showers and thunderstorms accompanying the changing fronts.
