Honolulu is in for a notable shift in weather as the week progresses, as per the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Moving into midweek, expect an upper-level low to cruise southward before simmering down and exiting to the west. This means a ramp-up in shower intensity and a side of thunderstorms might be on the menu from Wednesday into Friday evening. For now, light breezes are the norm, but we’re gearing up for stronger trade winds soon.
Island goers experienced isolated showers and a mix of cloud coverage today. The NWS described “a few low clouds” hovering around the showers, with some high-altitude fluff trailing a jet stream on its way out. And hold on to your hats, because when Wednesday rolls around, those light southeast winds will make a 180, turning easterly and picking up pace, especially if you’re in the typically gusty spots.
Aviators take note: today’s weather is spinning out light winds and giving rise to daytime sea breezes. Leeward and interior areas can expect low ceilings with a sprinkle of showers tossed up here and there. Although conditions could dip into marginal visual flight rules (MVFR) territory, the NWS reassures that visual flight rules (VFR) will largely prevail, with no AIRMETs currently in effect…