Kona Winds Prompt Advisories for Big Island
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Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.)
A High Surf Advisory is posted for north and west facing shores of the Big Island through 6 a.m. Saturday. Surf forecast details at link at the bottom of this page.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa through 6 p.m. Saturday with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
Small Craft Advisory posted for windward waters.
Gale Warning in effect for all offshore waters.
**Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, projected winds, chance of cloud cover, projected localized weather conditions, vog/SO2 forecast and expected wave heights.**
Looking Ahead
A weak cold front over the Big Island will move east of the state later today. A deep low pressure system associated with this front is now forecast to move south and pass just west of Hawaii Saturday and Sunday. This introduces the possibility of thunderstorms. The low is expected to drag deep moisture in from the east Sunday through Monday night. Trade winds should return Monday night into Tuesday.
Today
Partly sunny skies are expected with scattered showers. Windy conditions are forecast with some haze as well due to the direction of these winds. High temperatures from 76° to 81°. Winds will be southwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
UV index at 6 (“high” exposure level)
Tonight
Southwest winds are forecast 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers. Low temperatures from 64° to 69°.
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