Increase in Windward Showers Expected Soon

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Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.)

Small Craft Advisory: All island waters through 6 p.m. Saturday.

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**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

Modest east winds are forecast with showers increasing as a band of clouds approaches through Friday morning. Trades will increase in strength Friday night through the weekend and bring more showers for windward spots mainly.

Today  

We have east winds today around 15 to 20 mph. High temperatures are forecast from 80° to 85°. Partly sunny skies with scattered windward showers. The Kona side will be mostly sunny to start with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers in the afternoon.

UV index at 13 (“extreme” exposure level)

Tonight

East winds are forecast around 15 to 20 mph. Mostly cloudy skies are expected for Hawaii County with numerous windward showers. Clearing skies are expected for the Kona side overnight. Low temperatures from 69° to 74°.

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