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Moderate trades are holding steady with scattered showers working through windward slopes tonight and into early morning. Leeward and dry areas stay mostly clear between the rain pulses.
Through Tuesday, expect moderate to rough surf on north and east-facing shores while south-facing beaches stay calm. Windward areas will see the heaviest showers overnight to early morning—showers move quickly, so no major flooding. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for waters around Maui County and the Big Island. By midweek, trades ease slightly as a weak low develops, and showers continue but may shift. Next weekend could turn wetter with more tropical moisture possible, though that's still uncertain.
Leeward beach days and afternoon activities work best right now. Save windward hikes for after sunrise, and stick to calmer leeward coasts if you're planning water sports.
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Moderate to breezy trade winds are holding steady this morning with scattered showers moving through windward areas. Expect brief bursts of rain especially on windward slopes overnight and into early morning, moving quickly. Leeward and dry areas stay mostly clear between showers, with no major flooding expected.
Through Tuesday, north and east-facing shores will see above-average surf. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday at 6 AM for waters around Maui County and the Big Island. By midweek, winds ease slightly as a broad area of weak low pressure develops. Showers continue but may shift. Next weekend could turn wetter with more tropical moisture, though that forecast is still uncertain.
Leeward beaches and afternoon activities work best today and Saturday. If you're heading windward, avoid hikes before sunrise.
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Moderate to breezy trade winds are pushing brief showers across windward slopes overnight and into early morning, with mostly clear skies between them on the leeward side. Showers will keep moving through in waves over the next few days—nothing heavy enough to cause flooding. North and east-facing beaches will see rough surf through Tuesday, while south-facing shores stay calm. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for waters around the island.
By midweek the trades will ease slightly as a broad area of weak low pressure moves in, and showers may shift pattern. Next weekend could turn wetter, though that forecast is still uncertain.
Leeward beach days work best, especially Saturday afternoon when humidity dips. Save windward hikes for later in the morning when overnight showers have cleared.
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Moderate trades are blowing this morning with scattered showers moving through windward areas. Expect brief bursts of rain on the mountain-facing slopes overnight and early morning, especially through early next week. Showers will come in waves but move quickly—no major flooding expected. Leeward and dry areas stay mostly clear between pulses.
North and east-facing shores have moderate to rough surf through Tuesday. Medium-period north swell peaks tonight then gradually declines over the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for waters around Maui County and the Big Island.
By midweek, trades ease slightly as weak low pressure develops. Showers continue but may shift. Next weekend could be wetter with more tropical moisture possible, though confidence is low that far out.
Plan leeward beach days and afternoon activities for Saturday, when humidity may drop to near critical fire levels between shower pulses. Save windward hikes for after sunrise. Snorkeling and water sports are best on the calmer leeward coasts.
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