Hawaii
Trade winds to bring sunshine and windward showers this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Heavy showers are moving through the islands Thursday night. The moisture is due to storm remnants from a former cold front. Trade winds are expected to push in a drier airmass into the islands this weekend, with drier than normal conditions through next week Wednesday.
Friday:
- Expect: Trade wind showers, mainly windward and inland areas of Maui County and the Big Island.
- Possible: Heavier showers on the Kona slopes of the Big Island.
- Chance of: Thunderstorms around Maui in the morning and on the Kona slopes in the afternoon.
Weekend:
- Expect: Enhanced trade wind showers, especially upstream of the Big Island and east Maui.
- Generally: Fair weather over Kauai and Oahu.
Next Week (First Half):
- Expect: Drier and more stable conditions statewide.
- Possible: Brief weakening of trade winds on Monday.
- Return of: Moderate trade winds on Tuesday.