Expect a continuation of the current weather pattern, with light winds and fair weather conditions. High pressure will build across the region over the weekend. Winds on the summits of the Big Island will remain above warning threshold through the weekend, with localized wind gusts of over 90 mph. However, windward slopes of the Big Island may see afternoon clouds and a few light showers. Winds may be light enough for sea breezes to develop, but interior showers will be sparse given our dry airmass. Overnight soundings show a dry and stable airmass remains in place, with the Lihue sounding showing less than an inch of PW, positive lifted index values, and a strong capping inversion.Ä®xpect light westerly flow today at lower elevations. Scattered low clouds are noted within breaks in the middle and high clouds, with radar showing minimal shower activity. Satellite loop shows a ragged band of broken to overcast middle and high clouds across the state, marking the southern edge of the jetstream along the south flank of the low. Light westerlies persist across the islands this morning, with a large low to our north affecting flow across a broad stretch of the central North Pacific. South to southwest winds will return late Sunday into early next week, which could increase shower activity. Expect a few interior showers each afternoon, but total rainfall will be light. Detailed ForecastÄrier than normal conditions will persist through the weekend as a ridge of high pressure develops over the area. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west around 10 mph in the afternoon. Highs around 78 near the shore to 62 to 69 above 4000 feet. Lows around 65 near the shore to 44 to 52 above 4000 feet. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80 near the shore to around 64 above 4000 feet. Highs around 78 near the shore to 61 to 66 at 4000 feet. Lows around 62 near the shore to around 48 at 4000 feet. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. Highs around 77 near the shore to 60 to 65 at 4000 feet. Today: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon.
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