Residents in Honolulu are steeling themselves for a dynamic weather pattern change as the weekend winds down. According to theNational Weather Service’s Honolulu forecast, a shift from gusty trade winds to periods of heavy rain and potential thunderstorms is expected. Upper-level low development northeast of the islands will usher in this new weather scenario by Sunday night, with the possibility of a wintry mix on the higher summits of the Big Island.
The strong winds, which have been a constant thanks to the high pressure north-northeast of the islands, are set to lessen. This promises a change from the current conditions that include dry weather and heightened fire risks, resulting in a Red Flag Warning through Sunday afternoon. Winds have also been responsible for elevating fire behavior due to a combination of low relative humidity and abundant dry fuels.
Boaters are advised to proceed with caution as a Gale Warning remains effective through Sunday night around Maui County and the Big Island while a Small Craft Advisory is in place for all adjacent coastal waters. The strong trades will continue to stir up surf conditions on the east-facing shores through Sunday, with a High Surf Advisory highlighting the rough seas.
Looking ahead to next week, the weather is forecast to take a calmer turn. TheNWS Honolulupredicts light and variable winds are to begin on Wednesday after the upper-level low moves on. While some light showers may persist, the overall dry condition appears to remain the norm for the latter part of the week.
For aviators, the next few days will bring moderate low-level turbulence over and downwind of island terrain. With this, the aviation community will keep an eye on TANGO AIRMETs for turbulence. Finally, the area’s residents are reminded of the Coastal Flood Statement in effect due to the combination of high monthly tides and strong winds, which may pose an increased risk of coastal inundation in vulnerable spots until Monday morning.
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