Kona winds return to islands Friday
Jan 02, 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The trades winds are being replaced as kona winds take over. By Sunday through much of next week, southwesterly winds will strengthen. A weakending cold front is expected to increase rain chances across the board. Wetter conditions will last much of next week.
Today & Tomorrow:
Weakening Trades: Trade winds will decrease in strength and shift direction towards the southeast.
Hybrid Weather: Expect a mix of:
Windward Showers: Limited showers on the windward sides.
Leeward Breezes: Isolated showers due to sea breezes in sheltered areas.
This Weekend:
Continued Trade Weakening: Trades will further weaken and shift to southerly and then southwesterly directions.
Increased Breezes: More widespread land and sea breezes.
Daytime Clouds & Showers: Limited showers and clouds in leeward and interior areas during the day.
Nighttime Clearing: Mostly clear skies at night.
Next Week:
Mid-Week Front: A cold front will arrive by mid-week.
Increased Rainfall: Expect some beneficial rain.
Stronger Winds: Breezy north-northeasterly winds, especially in the western part of the state.
Continued Showers: Rain chances will persist due to the front and additional moisture.
Volcanic Activity:
Big Island Hotspot: Volcanic activity continues at Halemaumau Crater.
Vog Potential:
Tonight/Tomorrow: Vog may increase across some smaller islands as winds shift.
Big Island Impact: Vog will primarily affect portions of the Big Island and nearby waters.