First Alert Weather Day canceled, but winds still on the gustier side

The fire weather risk has decreased with more showers on the way, but trade winds will remain gusty through Monday.
Published: Nov. 13, 2024 at 3:14 AM HST|Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 9:56 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The First Alert Weather Day has ended, but strong trade winds are still in the forecast for another day or so.

The National Weather Service has cancelled the RED FLAG WARNING that had been in effect for the leeward areas of all islands.

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More showers are on the way due to moisture from a frontal remnant. Some of the showers may be locally heavy for portions of East Hawaii Island. Overall, the rain and increased humidity levels will lower the chance for extreme fire weather.

On top of this, we are keeping a close eye on an upper trough will move over the eastern end of the state, coinciding with the low-level moisture band. This will work to increase instability a bit, and isolated thunderstorms may be possible for portions of East Hawaii on Sunday.

Wind Speed and Direction

A WIND ADVISORY has also been extended until 6 p.m. Sunday for portions of Hawaii Island, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. The NWS is forecasting easterly winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour and gusts near 50 miles per hour.

Surf will be quite messy, as well, with the blustery trade winds through Sunday.

Surf Report

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY is also in effect for east-facing shores due to the large wind swell approaching. Surf will continue to build on east-facing shores and this advisory will last until 6 a.m. Sunday.

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