Thursday, February 5, 2026, started on the quiet side in Honolulu, with mostly clear but muggy skies, temperatures holding near 70°F, and light southerly breezes. The lull will not last long. Another warm afternoon is on tap with highs near 82°F and lingering haze through the midday hours, but a frontal band set to push into the islands late Friday will flip the script from dry and pleasant to wetter and windier for the weekend. That turn in the weather could put a dent in outdoor plans and ocean recreation from Saturday through early next week.
What To Expect Today And Friday
Partly cloudy conditions are expected to hang on through Thursday night with a low near 70°F, while Thursday's high tops out around 82°F with south winds of about 2 to 13 mph. A few isolated showers and some haze may drift through before noon Thursday, although most neighborhoods should stay dry for the afternoon commute. The southerly flow will hold into Friday as the front approaches, nudging up the odds for spotty showers by Friday evening.
Weekend Threat: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Strong Trades
A frontal boundary is forecast to reach Kauai on Friday afternoon, then slide southeast and stall in the vicinity of Maui County, which will keep a pool of tropical moisture parked over the area. That setup is expected to deliver periods of heavy rain, occasional thunderstorms, and the potential for training showers across windward slopes, especially from Saturday through Monday (February 7 to 9, 2026). Flooding could develop in susceptible low-lying and windward areas if heavier bands repeatedly pass over the same neighborhoods. For broader context on the evolving setup, see our earlier Hoodline coverage in this earlier weekend storm alert.
Marine And Surf Alerts
High surf and small-craft alerts remain posted along exposed coasts. A High Surf Advisory and Small Craft Advisory are in effect until noon HST on Thursday, February 5, 2026, for many north and west facing shores and several channels. Advisory-level surf is expected today, with another northwest swell building Friday afternoon and peaking from Friday night into Saturday, while east facing shores turn rougher by late weekend. Mariners and beachgoers are urged to monitor conditions closely, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu.
How To Prepare
Residents are advised to secure outdoor furniture and move vehicles off low-lying shoreline streets ahead of peak tides and rough surf. Avoid driving through flooded roads, allow extra time for travel if storms develop, and think about postponing ocean activities from Saturday through Monday. Check county lifeguard and harbor advisories before heading out. If conditions worsen, local officials may roll out closures or additional advisories.
