Hawaii's Big Island faces its worst drought in over a decade, with ranchers scrambling for emergency water access as officials warn the crisis is only halfway through the dry season.

Hawaiian Islands expect increased trade winds until Wednesday, followed by a decrease and more clouds and showers starting Thursday, with conditions returning to breezy from Saturday.

Hawaii's dangerous high surf advisory ends as 14-foot waves finally subside, following a dramatic weekend that saw an Atlantis tour boat run aground in Kewalo Basin.

Hurricane Henriette rapidly strengthened to Category 1 status Sunday, tracking north of Hawaii with 80 mph winds while posing no direct threat to the islands.

Maui's South Kihei Road closed due to coastal flooding, with local traffic allowed. High Surf Advisory issued; residents face increased flooding events.

Hurricane Henriette is expected to influence weather in Honolulu with increased clouds and showers, but trade winds may alleviate conditions later in the week, per NWS Honolulu.

Hawaii extends high surf advisory through Monday evening as dangerous 10- to 14-foot waves continue pounding south-facing shores. A 50-foot boat already ran aground in dangerous conditions.

Tropical Storm Henriette is expected to affect Hawaii's weather, with lighter winds, rising humidity, increased cloud cover, and showers, especially in windward and mountain areas.

Tropical Storm Henriette regained strength Saturday while safely passing north of Hawaii, bringing weekend humidity before trade winds return.

Honolulu's weather is shifting from trade winds to a more humid atmosphere due to Tropical Depression Henriette, leading to muggy conditions and potential fire risks.

Hawaii's brief break from humid weather ends this weekend as Tropical Storm Henriette approaches, bringing another wave of muggy conditions to the islands.

Trades returning to Honolulu bring less humidity until Saturday, but Tropical Storm Henriette may cause wetter, more humid conditions Sunday before normal weather resumes Monday. Aviation and marine advisories are in effect.

Hawaii faces weekend surf conditions approaching warning levels with 14-foot waves expected Saturday. Officials urge caution as dangerous currents and coastal flooding threaten south-facing shores.