Breezy Winds Forecast for Today Before Slowing

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

Small Craft Advisory: Through 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Looking Ahead

Breezy trade winds are expected to continue through Thursday. Winds are forecast to slow down a bit over the weekend. Dry and stable conditions are forecast through Thursday with a slight increase in windward and mauka showers possible Friday into the weekend as a weak disturbance approaches the state.

Today

We expect northeast winds around 15 to 25 mph with variable winds in Kona and Kau. High temperatures are forecast from 84° to 89°. Partly sunny skies with scattered morning windward showers for the Hilo side. Kona side may get some isolated afternoon showers and haze.

UV index at 12 (“extreme” exposure level)

Tonight 

Northeast winds are forecast around 15 to 25 mph with variable winds up to about 15 mph in Kona and Kau. Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers in windward spots and just isolated showers for the Kona side. Low temperatures from 71° to 76°.

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