Honolulu weather forecasters are advising residents and visitors to prepare for strong trade winds lasting into the weekend. The
National Weather Service
in Honolulu reports that showers, primarily over windward and mountain areas, are being carried in by these winds, with some showers also reaching leeward areas.
According to the
National Weather Service
, there are “no significant changes to the forecast this morning.” However, there is an active Wind Advisory for parts of Maui County and the Big Island, with high winds expected to continue through Friday night. A slot of drier air is forecasted for Friday, which, combined with the strong winds, raises concerns about potential critical fire weather conditions. Meanwhile, additional moisture predicted for Saturday is likely to boost shower activity again.
The aviation sector is also affected by the strong easterly trade winds, which are delivering showery low cloud clusters focusing over windward areas. This may lead to periodic conditions of MVFR CIGS/VSBYS within passing showers. Pilots should be aware that AIRMET Sierra remains in effect for mountain obscuration for several islands. Furthermore, moderate low-level turbulence has prompted the continuation of AIRMET Tango over and downwind of the mountains.
For seafarers, the strengthening trade winds have led to a Gale Warning in effect through Friday for the windier waters and channels around Maui and the Big Island, while a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for all remaining coastal waters. East-facing shores are experiencing rough and choppy conditions, with the surf expected to build to advisory levels and hold into the weekend. A High Surf Advisory was put into effect this morning due to these conditions.
Wind speeds nearing Red Flag thresholds and the anticipation of drier air have prompted the issuance of a Fire Weather Watch for leeward areas of all islands Friday. Alerted by these forecasts, the authorities and residents alike should remain vigilant and prepared for potential critical fire weather conditions. While Saturday’s expected moisture may alleviate concerns, residents in vulnerable areas should stay informed on fire weather developments.
The High Surf Advisory is in place until this evening for several island shores, and the community should anticipate coastal inundation impacts during early morning high tides, particularly from tomorrow to Monday due to peak monthly tides combined with elevated seas.
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