Possible Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected Today
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.)
Small Craft Advisory: In effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday for the Alenuihaha channel and Big Island southeast and leeward waters.
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Looking Ahead
Trade winds are expected to continue through Wednesday focusing most showers over our usual windward and mauka spots. Some showers could push into leeward spots from time to time. A few thunderstorms and locally heavy showers are possible tonight into Thursday as disturbance moves over the state.
Today
We expect east winds around 15 mph. High temperatures are forecast from 82° to 87°. Mostly cloudy skies with frequent windward showers today. Mostly cloudy for the Kona side with scattered showers during the day. There is a chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
UV index at 11 (“extreme” exposure level)
Tonight
East winds are forecast around 10 to 15 mph. Mostly cloudy skies with frequent windward showers and numerous leeward showers with a chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. Low temperatures from 71° to 76°.
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