The Big Island is set for a mix of weather conditions as forecasts indicate a slight increase in passing showers from tonight through Friday morning.
As we transition into the weekend, drier weather is expected by Friday afternoon, with moderate trade winds prevailing.
In Hilo tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers.
Lows will range from 63 to 69 degrees near the shore and between 50 to 57 degrees at elevations of 4000 feet.
Northwest winds are anticipated at speeds of up to 10 mph, with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Moving to Thursday, Hilo will see mostly cloudy conditions accompanied by scattered showers once again.
Highs are forecasted to reach between 78 and 84 degrees near the coast and around 66 degrees at 4000 feet.
Northeast winds, gusting up to 15 mph in the afternoon, may shift to an easterly direction, with rain remaining a possibility at 50 percent.
Thursday night will bring continued cloudy conditions with scattered showers.
Lows are expected to be between 63 to 70 degrees near the shore and from 51 to 58 degrees at 4000 feet.
A similar weather pattern is anticipated for the Kona region, where tonight will also be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and some haze.
Lows in Kona are expected to hover around 72 degrees near the shore, dipping close to 50 degrees near 5000 feet.
Light winds will prevail with a 40 percent chance of rain.
On Thursday, Kona’s weather will turn partly sunny with scattered showers and persistent haze.
Highs are expected to be around 86 degrees at the shore and around 67 degrees near 5000 feet, with west winds reaching up to 10 mph.
The evening will bring mostly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to about 73 degrees near the shoreline and approximately 51 degrees at higher elevations.
Here, too, winds are expected to be light, with rain chances at 50 percent.
Moving to Waimea, the region will experience breezy conditions tonight, with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers.
Lows near the shore are predicted to range from 62 to 71 degrees, while temperatures at 3000 feet will fall to 53 to 61 degrees.
East winds up to 20 mph will make for a breezy evening, with only a 20 percent chance of rain.
On Thursday, Waimea will continue to be breezy and partly sunny, with highs around 80 degrees near the shore and 70 to 78 degrees at 3000 feet.
The east winds will increase from 10 to 20 mph as the day progresses, with a continued low chance of rain at 20 percent.
Thursday night will see mostly cloudy conditions, eventually shifting to partly cloudy skies with isolated showers.
Expect lows similar to previous nights, ranging from 62 to 71 degrees by the shore and 54 to 62 degrees at higher elevations.
The predictions for Kohala are akin to those in Waimea, with breezy conditions expected tonight containing isolated showers.
Low temperatures will match those predicted for Waimea, with breezy east winds up to 20 mph carrying a 20 percent chance of rain.
Thursday will maintain similarly bright partly sunny conditions with isolated showers and highs around 80 degrees at the shore and 70 to 78 degrees at 3000 feet.
With a gradual increase in east winds throughout the day, Thursday night may bring partly cloudy skies with isolated showers, with lows remaining in the same range as the previous nights.
The South Big Island will be characterized by partly cloudy skies tonight and breezy conditions, with isolated showers likely in the evening.
Haze will persist throughout the night, with lows expected around 73 degrees near the shore and around 50 degrees by 5000 feet.
Northeast winds up to 20 mph will persist, coupled with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Thursday is forecasted to be mostly sunny in the morning, turning partly sunny in the afternoon with hazy conditions and isolated showers, with highs similar to Kona, around 86 degrees near the shore and approximately 66 degrees at 5000 feet.
Temperatures will cool throughout the evening, dropping to about 73 degrees at the shore and around 52 degrees near 5000 feet.
Saturday’s outlook for Puna predicts mostly cloudy conditions tonight with lows ranging from 63 to 69 degrees by the shore and from 50 to 57 at elevations of 4000 feet.
Wind patterns of up to 10 mph will accompany a 50 percent chance of rain through the night.
Tomorrow will echo the weather pattern observed across the island, with mostly cloudy skies featuring scattered showers, and daytime highs climbing between 78 and 84 degrees near the shore.
As Thursday night continues, weather will transition to mostly cloudy skies with various scattered showers, and lows remaining in the comparable range as the previous nights.
Finally, in Waikoloa, tonight’s forecast is for partly cloudy skies with haze, along with low temperatures expected to be in the range of 70 to 75 degrees near the shore, decreasing to 50 to 55 above 4000 feet.
Southeast winds up to 15 mph will be expected.
On Thursday, expect mostly sunny conditions with a chance of isolated morning showers, progressing into partly sunny at midday and with scattered showers by the afternoon.
High temperatures near the shore will rise to around 83 to 89 degrees, cooling to 63 to 71 degrees above 4000 feet.
The night will see mainly cloudy conditions before shifting to partly cloudy with isolated showers, and temperatures will drop to around 73 degrees near the shore and between 51 to 56 above 4000 feet.
The forecast also anticipates a gradual increase in moisture, particularly focusing on the windward and mauka areas tonight, which may lead to the development of isolated downpours.
Throughout the upcoming weekend, fair weather is expected as the trade winds sustain their moderate speeds, providing appropriate comfort for residents and visitors alike.
Overall, the weekend will resonate with moderate trade winds, shifting towards localized sea breezes for select leeward areas, likely bringing in some clouds and isolated showers.
In conclusion, residents and visitors of the Big Island can anticipate varied weather ahead—characterized by occasional showers, breezy conditions, and a gradual transition toward calmer and drier weather as we enter the weekend.
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