Air Temperatures The following maximum temperatures (F) were recorded across the state of Hawaii Sunday…along with the minimums Sunday:

75 – 65  Lihue, Kauai
79 – 67  Honolulu, Oahu

7665  Molokai AP
7967  Kahului AP, Maui

75 – 69  Hilo, Hawaii

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

4.60  Kokee, Kauai
1.94  Waianae Valley,
Oahu
4.49  Puu Alii, Molokai
0.22  Lanai
0.02  Kahoolawe
1.35  Kahakuloa, Gap, Maui
2.56  Laupahoehoe, Big Island

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

28  Port Allen, Kauai – NNE
35  Kuaokala, Oahu – NNE
23  Molokai – NE
31  Lanai – N

42  Kahoolawe – NNE
25  Kapalua, Maui – N 

50  Kealakomo, Big Island – NNW

Hawaii’s MountainsHere’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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Storm far north of Hawaii…sent a cold front southeast
through the state

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A cold front is slowly clearing the state

 

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Clear with partly to mostly cloudy conditions locally…the cold front
is over the ocean southeast of the Big Island

 

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Just a few showers locally –
looping radar image


Small Craft Wind Advisory
…all coasts and channels

across the state

High Surf Advisory…north and west shores of Kauai, and
north shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui

 

~~~ Hawaii Weather Narrative ~~~



Our winds will be cool from the north…then lighter Monday and Tuesday into mid-week. Here’s the latest weather map, showing the Hawaiian Islands, and the rest of the North Pacific Ocean. We find a high pressure system northwest, with an associated ridge of high pressure over the state. In addition, there’s a gale low pressure system far to the northeast of Hawaii. This low sent an active Pacific cold front through the state. In the wake of this frontal passage, we’re finding gusty and chilly northerly winds flowing over the state. These chilly winds will blow into Monday and Tuesday, although become much lighter as we go forward. The forecast then shows light winds continuing through most of the new week ahead…with a few days of trade winds along the way.

Here’s a wind profile…of the offshore waters around the islands – with a closer view

Here’s the Hawaiian Islands Sulfate Aerosol…animated graphicshowing vog

A cold front passed through the state…bringing showers in the process.  This cold front is now over the ocean just southeast and south of the Big Island. It brought generous showers to some areas, with almost everywhere getting at least a few showers. In the wake of this frontal passage, cooler than normal weather has arrived…which should extend into the first two ore three days of the new week.  Dry air is flooding into the state in the wake of this front, so showers have ended rather quickly. Skies are clearing, especially over the leeward areas, while clouds and a few leftover light showers will hang on locally along the north and northeast facing coasts and slopes. Rainfall should remain very limited during the next week, so it was very refreshing to finally get some moisture deposited over the island chain! Rather benign weather will accompany us through the next week, with a couple of weak cold fronts breezing by just to our north.

Here in Maui CountyIt’s clear along the leeward sections, with cloudy areas in places elsewhere, and scattered showers are falling locally early Sunday morning. Here in upcountry Kula we have an air temperature of 56.1F degrees. The temperature at near the same time was 68 degrees down in Kahului, 66 out in Hana, 68 at Maalaea Bay…and 32 atop the Haleakala Crater. Meanwhile, Kahoolawe was 63 degrees, 63 at Lanai City, with 68 at the Molokai airport.

Early afternoon, and the cool weather has arrived right on schedule. Here in upcountry Kula weather tower, the air temperature is only 59.9 degrees, with a very light rain falling. Meanwhile, down at the Kahului airport at about the same time, it was a warmer 77 degrees, with 73 in Kapalua, 72 at the Hana AP, and 43 degrees at the summit of the Haleakala Crater. Despite the chilly weather, and the cold front passing overhead, the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea summit, remained snow free. / Mid-afternoon on this Super Bowl Sunday, with still lots of clouds around, although the showers have finally ended here in Kula, at least temporarily. The high temperature at my weather tower so far today has reached only 61.1 degrees, with most of the day so far hovering between 59-60 degrees. I’m starting to see some limited sunshine down in the central valley into Kihei and Wailea…probably Lahaina too.

Now it’s early evening before sunset, and the skies over Maui County are clearing nicely. The air remains cool, and with the clearing skies, and if the winds slow down overnight, Monday morning will be cooler than normal.  It might be wise to throw on that extra blanket, or at least wear a pair of socks to bed the next three nights. It’s 610pm, and already the temperature has dipped to 53.5 degrees here in Kula…which is very cool for this early in the evening. / 805pm, the temperature here in Kula has plummeted to 48.3 degrees…and it’s turned rather breezy! I know that early Monday morning will be very cool, although I’m thinking that Tuesday and Wednesday morning’s will be even cooler, as the winds will be lighter by then.

Friday Evening Film: Once again, there are several films that I want to see, although there’s one that I’m afraid will be leaving soon, and I don’t want to miss it. This one is called Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and Eileen O’Higgins…among many others. The synopsis: Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

This film has gotten great reviews, and after seeing it, I would agree with their assessments. It was a true love story, between two young men and the leading lady…which was very sweet. I wanted it to last longer than it did, I could have watched it develop further. I so much enjoyed hearing both the Irish and Italian accents too. It was a heart warmer of a film, and fun to watch as well. There were plenty of tears in this story, most of which dripped down the lovely cheeks of Saoirse Ronan…the lady that these gents both wanted and desired. It was so engaging, with more than enough emotion to go around, indeed. This film was full of sensitivity, the kind that can be heart wrenching, and had me hoping that this young lady would make the right decisions. In sum, a delightfully charming film for all ages! Here’s the trailer for this film if you’re interested.

I’ll be back with many more updates on all of the above and below, I hope you have a great Saturday night wherever you’re spending it! Aloha for now…Glenn


World-wide tropical cyclone activity:

>>> Atlantic Ocean: The last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season…has occurred. Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2016. During the off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued if conditions warrant. Here’s the 2015 hurricane season summary

Here’s a satellite image of the Atlantic Ocean

>>> Caribbean Sea: The last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season…has occurred. Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2016. During the off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued if conditions warrant.

>>> Gulf of Mexico: The last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season…has occurred. Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2016. During the off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued if conditions warrant.

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: The last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the 2015 North Pacific hurricane season…has occurred. Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on May 15, 2016. During the off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued if conditions warrant. Here’s the 2015 hurricane season summary

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

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

>>>
Central Pacific
: The central north Pacific hurricane season has officially ended. Routine issuance of the tropical weather outlook will resume on June 1, 2016. During the off-season, special tropical weather outlooks will be issued if conditions warrant. Here’s the 2015 hurricane season summary

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

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

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


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

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


Interesting:  
A new study by University of Queensland and WCS shows a dramatic global mismatch between nations producing the most greenhouse gases…and the ones most vulnerable to the effects of climate change
– The study shows that the highest emitting countries are ironically the least vulnerable to climate change effects such as increased frequency of natural disasters, changing habitats, human health impacts, and industry stress.

Those countries emitting the least amount of greenhouse gases are most vulnerable.

The majority of the most vulnerable countries are African and Small Island States. These countries are exposed to serious environmental change such as oceanic inundation or desertification. They are also generally the least developed nations, having few resources available to cope with these issues.

“There is an enormous global inequality in which those countries most responsible for causing climate change are the least vulnerable to its effects,” said lead author Glenn Althor of University of Queensland. “It is time that this persistent and worsening climate inequity is resolved, and for the largest emitting countries to act.”

“This is like a non-smoker getting cancer from second-hand smoke, while the heavy smokers continue to puff away. Essentially we are calling for the smokers to pay for the health care of the non-smokers they are directly harming,” said co-author James Watson of University of Queensland and WCS.

The study found that 20 of the 36 highest emitting countries — including the U.S. Canada, Australia, China, and much of Western Europe — were least vulnerable. Eleven of the 17 countries with low to moderate emissions were most vulnerable to climate change. Most were found in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The authors say the finding acts as a disincentive for high-emitting “free-rider” countries to mitigate their emissions.

The number of acutely vulnerable countries will worsen by 2030 say the authors as climate change related pressures such as droughts, floods, biodiversity loss and disease mount.

“The recent Paris agreement was a significant step forward in global climate negotiations” said study co-author Richard Fuller. “There now needs to be meaningful mobilization of these policies, to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.”

The study appears today in the journal Scientific Reports.