Maui County saw showers and gusty winds today as a cold front passed through, bringing 1/2 to over 2 inches of rain in parts of Kauai and Oahu. Weather is expected to improve quickly, with cooler, drier northerly winds following the front, according to the National Weather Service.
Another cold front is forecasted for next Wednesday through Thursday, likely bringing more rain across the state. High-elevation areas like Haleakala, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa will continue to experience strong winds, with Wind Advisories in effect until 6 p.m., as reported by the National Weather Service.
The marine conditions are affected by a large northwest swell, causing a Small Craft Advisory for Hawaiian waters through Friday afternoon. Waves are around 18 feet, with a High Surf Warning for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and the north shores of Maui, and a High Surf Advisory for the west-facing shores of the Big Island. Trade winds return by Friday, increasing surf on east-facing shores. For aviation, a cold front moving across Maui County and the Big Island may cause showers and reduced visibility, followed by improved VFR conditions. AIRMET Sierra for mountain obscuration and AIRMET Tango for low-level turbulence remain in effect, as stated by the National Weather Service.
