In an update on the weather for the Big Island, the forecast is indicating a pattern of mostly cloudy skies with isolated to scattered showers expected through the evening and into Saturday.
Tonight, temperatures near the shore will dip between 62 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, while at elevations of 4,000 feet, lows are anticipated to range from 48 to 55 degrees.
Southeast winds could reach up to 10 mph before shifting to the west after midnight, with a rain chance standing at around 40 percent.
As we transition into Saturday, residents can expect partly sunny conditions during the day.
Scattered showers are likely in the morning hours, followed by isolated showers in the afternoon.
Overall, a haze will persist throughout the day.
High temperatures are anticipated to be around 79 to 84 degrees near the shore and near 68 degrees at 4,000 feet.
Southeast winds will continue at speeds of up to 10 mph, maintaining a rain chance of 40 percent.
Moving into Saturday night, partly cloudy skies will prevail, with isolated showers expected early in the evening before transitioning into scattered showers late into the night.
Haze will continue through the night with lows remaining between 62 to 68 degrees near the shore and 48 to 55 degrees at higher elevations.
Wind conditions will shift to the south with speeds of up to 10 mph, and a consistent 40 percent chance of rain.
In the Kona area, a mostly cloudy night with isolated showers is projected.
Temperatures will drop to around 71 near the shore and between 46 to 51 near 5,000 feet.
Tonight’s winds from the northwest might reach up to 10 mph in the evening but are expected to become light later on, with a rain chance of 20 percent.
Saturday in Kona is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the morning and scattered showers developing in the afternoon.
Temperatures near the shore should hover around 85 degrees, while higher elevations could see highs of around 66 degrees.
The northwestern winds will remain at about 10 mph, with rain chances at 30 percent.
Saturday night, mostly cloudy skies will dominate with isolated showers lingering.
Temperatures will settle around 70 degrees near the shore and between 44 to 50 degrees near 5,000 feet.
Winds will continue to be light, tapering down after the evening, accompanied by a rain chance of 20 percent.
The weather in Waimea mirrors the general trend of cloudiness and scattered showers.
Temperatures tonight are projected to be between 61 and 69 degrees near the shore and 52 to 61 degrees at 3,000 feet.
East winds might reach up to 15 mph and shift to the southeast later tonight, with a chance of rain remaining at 40 percent.
Tomorrow, Waimea will experience partly sunny weather with haze.
Scattered showers are forecasted for the afternoon, with highs reaching around 79 degrees near the shore and between 71 to 77 degrees at 3,000 feet.
Northeast winds will maintain speeds of up to 15 mph, with a rain chance of 40 percent.
On Saturday night, expect partly cloudy conditions, with scattered showers in the early evening before easing into hazier skies overnight.
Temperatures will again drop to between 61 and 69 degrees near the shore and 52 to 60 degrees at 3,000 feet, with the wind easing to 10 mph.
Kohala is also anticipated to see similar weather patterns.
Tonight will feature mostly cloudy weather with scattered showers early, and temperatures will fall to between 61 to 69 degrees near the shore and 52 to 61 degrees near 3,000 feet.
East winds could reach 15 mph before transitioning to the southeast by midnight, maintaining a 40 percent chance of rain.
Saturday is expected to be partly sunny, with haze prevailing throughout the day and scattered showers anticipated in the afternoon.
Highs around 79 degrees are expected near the shore and between 71 to 77 degrees at 3,000 feet, with northeast winds of up to 15 mph and a rain chance of 40 percent.
As the night approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with scattered showers.
Temperatures will settle between 61 and 69 degrees near the shore and 52 to 60 degrees at 3,000 feet, with lighter winds of around 10 mph.
The forecast for South Big Island tonight indicates breezy conditions with mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers.
Lows are expected to be around 71 degrees near the shore and about 50 degrees at 5,000 feet, with northeast winds reaching speeds of up to 20 mph and a rain chance of 20 percent.
On Saturday, the weather will remain partly sunny and breezy, with isolated showers forming in the morning followed by scattered showers in the afternoon.
Highs are projected to be around 85 degrees near the shore and near 65 degrees at 5,000 feet, with east winds still blowing at 20 mph and a 30 percent chance of rain.
Saturday night will see partly cloudy skies with isolated showers.
Temperatures will be around 71 degrees near the shore and 49 degrees at 5,000 feet, with east winds easing to about 15 mph and the rain chance remaining at 20 percent.
Puna’s forecast aligns closely with that of its neighboring regions.
Tonight will mostly be cloudy, featuring isolated showers early on before becoming scattered later in the evening and into the night.
Temperatures will range from 62 to 68 degrees near the shore and between 48 to 55 degrees at 4,000 feet.
Southeast winds of 10 mph will shift to the west after midnight, with a rain chance of 40 percent.
For Saturday, a partly sunny day is ahead with scattered showers in the morning transitioning to isolated showers in the afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to be from 79 to 84 degrees near the coast and around 68 degrees at higher altitudes with southeast winds at 10 mph and a 40 percent chance of rain.
Saturday night will see partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers early, before evolving into scattered showers overnight.
Lows will remain between 62 and 68 degrees near the shore and 48 to 55 degrees at 4,000 feet, with south winds at up to 10 mph and a continuous 40 percent chance of rain.
In Waikoloa, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy weather with scattered showers expected early this evening.
Overnight lows will range from 69 to 74 degrees near the shore to 48 to 54 degrees at elevations above 4,000 feet.
West winds are predicted to reach 10 mph before shifting to the south later on, with a rain chance of 30 percent.
Saturday will also be mostly cloudy, with isolated showers in the morning followed by scattered showers in the afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to rise to between 81 to 87 degrees near the shore and from 63 to 70 degrees above 4,000 feet, with northwestern winds reaching 10 mph and 30 percent chance of rain.
On Saturday night, mostly cloudy skies will persist with an initial period of scattered showers transitioning into partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers later.
Temperatures will settle between 68 to 74 degrees near the shore and from 47 to 53 degrees above 4,000 feet, with west winds of 10 mph becoming lighter.
Overall, the synopsis highlights a weekend of variable conditions across the Big Island with lighter wind patterns allowing for localized land and sea breezes.
A disturbance aloft indicates potential unsettled weather with locally heavy rainfall anticipated early next week.
Residents can expect a gradual return to typical trade wind weather with localized windward and mauka showers by Wednesday.
As for aviation weather, light winds with a southeasterly flow are expected to persist through Saturday.
Localized land breezes tonight and sea breezes on Saturday will adapt to the changing weather.
Cloud cover and scattered showers may produce brief MVFR conditions tonight, with notable upper-level turbulence present across the whole state.
Winds are projected to gradually weaken owing to a low-pressure system located northwest of the islands slowly shifting northward.
The existing small northwest swell may also continue to diminish, with a new long-period northwest swell expected to build overnight.
By Saturday night or Sunday, this swell will peak, providing a gentle surf along north and west-facing shores for the coming week.
Additionally, small early season south swells will maintain minor southerly energy, while weak upstream trade wind flow will ensure surf along east-facing shores remains near or below seasonal averages.
Currently there are no watches, warnings, or advisories issued for the Big Island.
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