Are better days ahead? Kona low moves away as trade winds return to the islands

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The kona low is quickly moving northeast and away from the state as high pressure builds in behind it.

Today, a band of tropical moisture and instability lingers over the Big Island, supported by an upper-level jet stream, but will gradually shift eastward.

Strong thunderstorms heading for Kona Coast: NWS

As conditions stabilize, cooler and moderate to breezy trade winds are expected to return statewide, lowering humidity and bringing passing showers mainly to windward and mountain areas through next weekend.

Brittni Friedlander has your full forecast on Wake Up 2Day…

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