HONOLULU (KHON2) – Satellite imagery shows that clouds are favoring typical windward and mauka areas, though onshore flow across sheltered leeward areas this afternoon has contributed to increased cloud cover there as well.
Showers, however, are very limited with rain gauge networks showing that the state has remained largely dry this afternoon.
Mostly dry and stable conditions will remain over the state during the first half of the week as ridging aloft moves over the region.
High pressure building north of the state will result in moderate easterly trade winds for the next several days, though the latest guidance does suggest a brief increase in winds tonight.
Minor adjustments have been made to the forecast with this afternoon’s updates to trend towards the latest guidance, but the overall forecast philosophy remains unchanged.
The best chances for a few showers through mid-week will be over typical windward and mauka locations, especially during the overnight through the early morning hours each day.