Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures (F) were recorded across the state of Hawaii Thursday:

87  Lihue, Kauai
90  Honolulu, Oahu – record high temperature for Thursday was 92 degrees…back in 1974, 1984
88  Molokai
90  Kahului, Maui – record high temperature for Thursday was 95 degrees…back in 1950, 1992
87  Kailua Kona
88  Hilo, Hawaii

Here are the latest 24-hour precipitation totals (inches) for each of the islands, as of Thursday evening:

0.16  Mount Waialeale, Kauai
0.13  Hakipuu Mauka, Oahu
0.01  Molokai
0.00  Lanai
0.01  Kahoolawe
0.24  Ulupalakua, Maui
1.26  Kohala Ranch, Big Island

The following numbers represent the strongest wind gusts (mph)…as of Thursday evening:

21  Port Allen, Kauai
18  Oahu Forest NWR, Oahu
23  Molokai
28  Lanai
25  Kahoolawe
18  Kapalua, Maui
24  Upolu AP, Big Island


Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live web cam on the summit of near 13,800 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. This web cam is available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon shining down during the night at times. Plus, during the nights you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise and sunset too… depending upon weather conditions.



Aloha Paragraphs




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The satellite imagery above shows thunderstorm activity
to the southwest of Hawaii

Here’s a looping satellite image, which shows a small vortex,
with a counterclockwise spin to it…which is drifting our way
on the trade wind flow – which could enhance our windward
showers with time

Light, locally stronger trade winds with afternoon
upcountry clouds and showers here and there,
along with some windward showers locally, mostly
during the night and early morning hours~~~our winds
will turn very light Sunday into early next week – sultry



~~~ Hawaii Weather Narrative ~~~




The generally light trade winds will remain active this week…although will fade away later this weekend into early next week. Here’s the latest weather map, showing the Hawaiian Islands, and the rest of the North Pacific Ocean, along with a real-time wind profiler of the central Pacific. We find a weak high pressure system just to the north of Hawaii. Meanwhile, there’s many low pressure systems far to the north of the islands. The light trade winds, locally stronger in gusts, will remain in place through Saturday…then become much lighter Sunday into early next week. This will bring muggy conditions to the state, until the trade winds rebound around next Wednesday or so.
Satellite imagery shows clear to partly cloudy skies over the islands. Looking at this larger looping satellite image, it shows thunderstorms offshore to the southwest of Hawaii. The light winds over our region, in conjunction with the daytime heating of the islands, will prompt afternoon clouds and some showers locally…over our leeward upcountry slopes. The trade winds, despite being on the lighter side of normal, will bring the windward sides a few incoming showers too. In general, rainfall will remain on the light side over the next several days. As we get into the later part of the weekend, afternoon showers will increase locally on the leeward upcountry slopes. Then, as we move into next week, there will be a couple of early season cold fronts approaching, the second one arriving late next Tuesday…may have the best chance of bringing some showers with it. Here’s the looping radar, showing just a few showers moving across our island chain, which will continue in an off and on manner. I’ll be back with more updates on all of the above and below, I hope you have a great Thursday night wherever you happen to be spending it! Aloha for now…Glenn.


World-wide tropical cyclone activity:


>>> Atlantic Ocean:  Tropical Storm 06L (Edouard) remains active in the Atlantic, located about 1315 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands…with sustained winds of near 45 mph. Here’s a graphical track map…along with a satellite image.


Here's what the computer models are showing for Tropical depression 06L.

 

1.)  The broad area of low pressure has moved westward and is now
located over southern Florida just south of Lake Okeechobee. Shower
activity is currently poorly organized, and strong upper-level winds
as well as interaction with land will likely inhibit development of
this system today.  Once the low moves over the southeastern Gulf of
Mexico, conditions could become a little more conducive for tropical
cyclone formation over the weekend while the system moves westward
at around 10 mph. Regardless of development, this low will continue
to bring locally heavy rains to portions of southern Florida and the
Florida Keys today and Saturday.

Here's what the computer models are showing for this disturbance being referred to as Invest 92L.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent  
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent

 

2.) Shower activity associated with a tropical wave located south of
the Cape Verde Islands is showing some signs of organization. This
system, however, is forecast to move westward or west-northwestward
at around 10 mph toward an area unfavorable for development.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.


Here’s a satellite image of the Atlantic Ocean


Here’s a satellite image of the Atlantic Ocean

>>> Caribbean Sea: There are no active tropical cyclones


>>> Gulf of Mexico: There are no active tropical cyclones

Here’s a satellite image of the Caribbean Sea…and the Gulf of Mexico.

Here’s the link to the National Hurricane Center (NHC)

>>> Eastern Pacific:  Tropical Storm 15E (Odile) remains active in the northeast Pacific, located about 245 miles south of Manzanillo, Mexico…with sustained winds of near 65 mph. Here’s a graphical track map…along with a satellite image.  

Here’s what the computer models are showing for this strengthening tropical storm Odile.


Tropical Depression 16E remains active in the northeast Pacific, located about 785 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California…with sustained winds of near 35 mph. Here’s a graphical track map…along with a satellite image.


Here’s what the computer models are showing for this strengthening tropical depression


1.)  An area of low pressure is expected to form south of the coasts of
Guatemala and southeastern Mexico on Sunday or Monday.  Conditions
appear conducive for some development of this system by early next
week while it moves slowly west-northwestward.

 

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...0 percent 
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent


Here’s a wide satellite image that covers the entire area between Mexico, out through the central Pacific…to the International Dateline.


>>> Central Pacific: There are no active tropical cyclones


1.)  An area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms associated with a surface trough is located about 770 miles west southwest of Honolulu Hawaii. There is a low potential for development of this system as it moves west slowly.


* Formation chance through 48 hours, low…near…10 percent.


Here’s a link to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC)


>>> Northwest Pacific Ocean:  Tropical depression 15W (Kalmaegi) remains active in the northwest Pacific, located about 508 mile east of Manila…with sustained winds of near 46 mph. Here’s a graphical track map…along with a satellite image.


>>> South Pacific Ocean: There are no active tropical cyclones

>>> North and South Indian Oceans: There are no active tropical cyclones

Here’s a link to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)


Interesting:  Why It’s Important to Rinse Recyclables – We all know it’s important to recycle and not toss things into the trash or the environment, but how carefully do we need to rinse containers before sending them on their way to the recycling center? Some argue that recycling is a total waste of water when you factor in the amount people are using to get their cans, bottles, and jars squeaky-clean, while others claim containers don’t need to be rinsed at all, and some say that the reality lies in the middle ground.


The real answer is that the rinsing requirements can vary depending on where you are (check this handy guide to get exact deals for your locale), but the bottom line is this: Yes, you still need to rinse recyclables. However, you can do it in an energy-efficient way.


Here’s why recyclers ask you to rinse:


– It makes it easier to handle recycling. Imagine dealing with containers partially-filled with food scraps and left to sit around for a while. It would get pretty gross pretty fast. For the comfort of workers, it’s nice to rinse things out to keep down mold and mildew and make their working environment more pleasant. (In addition, some molds can cause environmental illness — don’t make recycling workers sick!)


– It limits pests. Animals like raccoons are very drawn to food waste. If you put out recycling as you generate it, it may take days or even a couple of weeks before the recycling company picks it up. Over that period, animals may knock your recycling bins over, get inside them and make a mess. That’s not fun for you, or for the sanitation workers who have to deal with it.


– It increases the quality of your recycling. Yes, even recycling is graded these days. Even in municipalities where it’s okay to throw containers with some food residue in (please compost most of your unused or expired food before recycling as opposed to tossing partially-full containers of mayo in the recycling bin), those containers are a little more difficult to recycle. Ultimately, the food will be burned or rinsed off during processing, but it means a little extra work. When workers sort through recycling during the processing stage, they grade and divide it by cleanliness. If it’s clean, it gets a higher grade, and sells for more. Maybe you don’t care about how much the recycling company profits, but you might care about your trash bill — which will go up if recycling isn’t generating enough money to support itself.