As we approach midweek, the weather forecast for the Big Island indicates a continuation of typical summertime trade wind conditions, accompanied by scattered showers primarily impacting windward and mauka areas.
Tonight, residents in Hilo can expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers.
Lows will fluctuate between 64 to 70 degrees near the shore, while at elevations of 4,000 feet, temperatures could drop to between 51 to 57 degrees.
The east winds will reach up to 10 mph before shifting to the northwest after midnight.
The chance of rainfall stands at 50 percent.
On Wednesday, the weather will transition to partly sunny conditions with isolated showers.
Highs are predicted to range from 79 to 85 degrees near the coast, cooling to around 69 degrees at higher elevations.
Expect east winds of up to 15 mph, with only a 20 percent chance of rain.
Wednesday night is set to bring mostly cloudy skies again, accompanied by scattered showers.
Temperatures will mirror those of Tuesday night, with lows from 64 to 70 degrees near the shore and around 52 to 59 degrees at 4,000 feet.
Northeast winds will remain light at up to 10 mph, with a 50 percent chance of rain.
In Kona, the evening starts off mostly cloudy with scattered showers expected early on.
By midnight, isolated showers will be prevalent as haze settles in throughout the night.
Temperature expectations near the shore will hover around 74 degrees, while elevation areas near 5,000 feet will see lows between 50 to 55 degrees.
The chance of rain in Kona is at 50 percent.
Wednesday’s forecast for Kona will unveil partly sunny skies with isolated morning showers, later turning into scattered showers by afternoon, with haze remaining throughout the day.
High temperatures will range around 86 degrees by the shore, cooling down to approximately 68 degrees at 5,000 feet.
Light winds will become northwest in the afternoon, enhancing the chance of rain to 40 percent.
As the night approaches, cloudy skies with scattered showers will prevail.
Low temperatures will once again drop to around 73 near the shore, mirroring the earlier predictions for elevation ranges.
The wind will remain light and the chance of rain maintains at 50 percent.
In Waimea, conditions tonight will begin mostly cloudy before transitioning to partly cloudy with isolated showers.
Temperatures near the shore will range between 63 to 71 degrees, while those at 3,000 feet will see lows from 54 to 63 degrees.
East winds could reach up to 15 mph.
There’s a reduced chance of rain at 20 percent.
On Wednesday, Waimea will experience breezy conditions under mostly sunny skies, featuring isolated showers throughout the day.
Highs will climb to around 81 degrees near the shore, while 3,000-foot elevations could reach temperatures between 72 to 79 degrees.
Expect east winds up to 20 mph, with continued rain chances maintaining around 20 percent.
Wednesday night will bring partly cloudy skies, featuring isolated showers once again.
Lows will remain steady from 63 to 72 degrees near the shore and 55 to 63 degrees up in elevation.
East winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with a rain chance of 20 percent.
Kohala shares similar weather tonight with most areas being mostly cloudy followed by a partly cloudy finish.
Isolated showers are expected, with lows ranging from 63 to 71 degrees at the shore and 54 to 63 degrees near 3,000 feet.
East winds will be present up to 15 mph, and the chance of rain is also set at 20 percent.
On Wednesday, Kohala will see breezy conditions with mostly sunny skies.
Isolated showers will appear with highs reaching around 81 degrees by the shore, while elevations will be cooler between 72 to 79 degrees.
East winds will reach up to 20 mph, with the rain chance again at 20 percent.
As night falls, expect partly cloudy skies and isolated showers.
Lows will range similarly to areas in Waimea tonight and continue to reflect 63 to 72 degrees near the shore and 55 to 63 degrees at elevations.
East winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, maintaining a rain chance of 20 percent.
In South Big Island, residents can prepare for breezy conditions that follow a similar trend of mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers and haze.
Temperatures will hover near 73 degrees along the shore and down to about 52 degrees at elevations of 5,000 feet.
The prevailing east winds could reach up to 20 mph, with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Wednesday will redeem itself with partly sunny weather, breezy conditions, and patches of haze throughout the day.
As afternoon rolls in, we can expect isolated showers with highs around 86 degrees near the shore and 66 degrees at higher elevations.
The winds may pick up to 25 mph, while the chance of rain remains at 20 percent.
As the evening arrives, expect partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers showing from earlier in the evening.
Temperatures will be consistent with previous predictions, with 73 degrees along the shore and dipping to around 53 at 5,000 feet.
East winds will prevail at 10 to 15 mph, and the rain chance holds firm at 20 percent.
Moving to Puna, tonight’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, coupled with scattered showers and lows ranging from 64 to 70 degrees near the shore and 51 to 57 at elevations of 4,000 feet.
East winds will be noticeable up to 10 mph, switching to northwest by midnight, with a rainfall chance of 50 percent.
On Wednesday, Puna will enjoy partial sunshine, mixed with isolated showers throughout the day, with highs ranging from 79 to 85 degrees near the shore and around 69 at 4,000 feet.
Expect east winds up to 15 mph, further reducing the chance of rain to 20 percent.
As the sun sets on Wednesday night, weather shifts back to mostly cloudy with scattered showers.
Low temperatures will remain consistent, echoing the daytime trends at near-shore levels and slight coolness at elevations.
The northeast winds will stay light and the chance of rain will round up to 50 percent.
Finally, Waikoloa anticipates mostly cloudy conditions transitioning into partly cloudy skies tonight, with isolated showers and haze expected to linger throughout the evening.
Lows will hover around 74 degrees near the shore to about 52 to 57 degrees above 4,000 feet, driven by northeast winds up to 10 mph, with a rain chance of 20 percent.
On Wednesday morning, expect mostly sunny to isolated showers in the morning with the haze persisting throughout the day.
High temperatures will peak between 84 to 91 degrees near the shore, while areas above 4,000 feet can anticipate highs in the range of 65 to 74 degrees.
North winds will be light at 10 mph with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Wednesday night promises partly cloudy skies and continued haze conditions.
Lows are expected to continue around 74 near the shore to upper 50s above 4,000 feet, with light winds.
In summary, moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected across the islands as they strengthen slightly by Thursday, focusing scattered shower activity near windward and mauka regions.
Residences in leeward areas may remain mostly dry, with only minor light showers possible in the mornings or overnight periods.
As a ridge of high pressure right above the islands strengthens beginning Friday into the weekend, conditions will continue to evolve, indicating an impending increase in breezy winds, particularly through the weekend.
Aviation enthusiasts should note that VFR conditions will largely dominate, though pockets of meteorological activity could cause local disruptions in visibility throughout the island chain.
Currently, no AIRMETs are in effect, though residents should remain vigilant for updates due to possible mountain obscuration on windward areas should showers persist.
Lastly, in the marine forecast, a strengthening high pressure will maintain fresh to locally strong trades throughout the week, leading to the extension of a Small Craft Advisory for typical windier water areas.
A fading SSW swell will taper down but may experience minor bumps from a small, moderate period S swell and short period energy keeping north shores busy.
To wrap up, the Big Island’s dynamic weather forecast will feature a slight mix of summer rains, transitioning clouds, and regular fluctuations in temperature, while maintaining familiar breezy trade wind conditions as we go through the week.
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