June 2006
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June 10-11 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Saturday:
Lihue, Kauai – 84F
Honolulu, Oahu – 87
Kaneohe, Oahu – 83
Kahului, Maui – 89
Hilo, Hawaii – 83
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 85
Temperatures early Sunday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 5 a.m. hour:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 76
Kahului airport – 68
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Sunday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.31 MOUNT WAIALEALE. KAUAI
0.04 MANOA LYON ARBORETUM, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.04 OHEO GULCH, MAUI
0.12 KEALAKEKUA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a 1025 millibar high pressure system located to the NE of our islands, with a ridge extending from it to the north of Kauai. This ridge will be strengthening and gradually moving northward now. This in turn will allow our local trade wind speeds to remain in the moderately strong category through Monday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
Mermaid spotted in Hawaiian waters!
We are finally at the end of our lighter than normal trade wind weather pattern. The high pressure ridge, which has been sitting just to our north, causing the lighter winds…is now moving northward this weekend. As this ridge migrates northward out of the subtropics, back into the middle latitudes, where it would normally be this time of year…our trade wind speeds will pick back to seasonal levels. The very warm afternoon temperatures at sea level, which have been rising into the upper 80F’s lately, will be easier to take…with the return of our cooling and refreshing trade wind breezes.
The latest computer forecast models suggest that these more moderate trade winds will prevail through the next week at least. Climatology would lead us to believe that these trade winds would continue to blow through the rest of this month in fact. As usual, the trade wind breezes will blow most strongly during the late morning through late afternoon hours. After sunset, and through the early morning hours, the winds typically calm down quite a bit in most areas. The valleys, and also through the major channels between the islands, often exhibit the strongest trade wind speeds.
The overlying atmosphere, through the last week at least, has been very dry and stable. This has helped to limit precipitation greatly. As a matter of fact, almost all rain gauges during the last seven days have remained completely devoid of moisture. As the trade winds ratchet-up a notch or two now, we’ll likely see a few more showers start to pass over the windward coasts and slopes…most often during the night and early morning hours. The rainfall pattern will remain on the dry side during the next week just about everywhere though. As I’ve mentioned many times lately, June is usually the driest month of the year here in the Aloha state.
It’s early Saturday evening here in Kula, Maui, as I begin this evening’s Sunset Commentary. It’s actually after sunset this evening, which was quite lovely in fact. I sometimes have a situation when I keep having to make statements about what a “long cloudy period we’re having”, or how “windy” it is, or whatever. We have now moved into a period that is truly looking a lot like a normal late spring weather pattern. You can only push climatology so far, before it finally becomes the boss again! We have another unavoidable weather pattern coming around, actually celestial pattern I should say…which is of course the very near full moon these nights. I can’t yet see it sliding brightly up over the flank of the Haleakala Crater, although I know it has risen for many of you already, perhaps it’s already floating-up out the Pacific Ocean for the folks in Hana, Maui. It’s well after sunset, although there’s still an orangish-pink sky far in the west. It feels so warm, with my inside the weather tower thermometer reading 73.6F on one of them, and the other, sitting on my window surrounded bed just to my left…has 73F showing. I have my levi’s on, with my shearling wool tower slippers, and yet bare chested at the moment. I’m celebrating my Fathers recovery from heart surgery, with a stiff drink of Grey Goose, mineral water, with a slice of fresh picked Kula lemon. Breathing pretty easy tonight, with the hope that all beings in the universe have peace of mind with this exhale. Aloha for now…Glenn.
I’m keeping the advertising links section open for a little while longer. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link to your business is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your link highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 9-10 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Friday:
Lihue, Kauai – 84F
Honolulu, Oahu – 87
Kaneohe, Oahu – 83
Kahului, Maui – 86
Hilo, Hawaii – 83
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 86
Temperatures early Saturday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 77
Molokai airport – 67
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Saturday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.01 KAPAHI. KAUAI
0.00Â OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.00Â MAUI
0.09 KAMUELA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a 1023 millibar high pressure system located to the NE of our islands, with a ridge extending from it to the north of Kauai. This ridge will be strengthening and gradually moving northward now. This in turn will allow our local trade wind speeds to pick up through Sunday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
Hula Dancer
We are finally at the end of our lighter than normal trade wind weather pattern. The high pressure ridge, which has been sitting just to our north, causing the lighter winds…will be moving northward this weekend. As this ridge migrates northward out of the subtropics, back into the middle latitudes, where it would normally be this time of year…our trade wind speeds will pick back to seasonal levels. The very warm afternoon temperatures at sea level, which have been rising into the upper 80F’s lately, will be easier to take…with the return of our cooling and refreshing trade wind breezes.
The latest computer forecast models suggest that these more moderate trade winds will prevail through the next week at least. Climatology would lead us to believe that these trade winds would continue to blow through the rest of this month in fact. As usual, the trade wind breezes will blow most strongly during the late morning through late afternoon hours. After sunset, and through the early morning hours, the winds typically calm down quite a bit in most areas. The valleys, and also the major channels between the islands, often exhibit the strongest trade wind speeds.
The overlying atmosphere, through the last week at least, has been very dry and stable. This has helped to limit precipitation in a big way. As a matter of fact, almost all rain gauges during the last seven days have remained completely empty. As the trade winds ratchet-up a notch or two soon, we’ll likely see a few more showers start to pass over the windward coasts and slopes…most often during the night and early morning hours. The rainfall pattern will remain on the dry side during the next week just about everywhere though. As I’ve mentioned many times lately, June is usually the driest month of the year here in the Aloha state.
It’s early Friday morning here in Kula, Maui, as I begin this last paragraph of today’s weather narrative from paradise. Skies look completely clear in all directions, although when I stand up and take a better look, I can see a few minor clouds far offshore from the north coast. There was a spot of burning in the sugar cane fields earlier this morning, which will have put some smoke in the central valley. All this week during my commute down to Kahului from Kula, I’ve noticed some cane smoke and haze floating around. Despite that, Friday will turn out to be another glorious day here in all parts of the Hawaiian islands. Sunshine will be plentiful, with the beaches a great place to be, that is as long as you have your sun block handy. As I can attest to as well as anyone, after getting sunburned way too many times in my life, it’s good to protect yourself from the burning rays of our near overhead sun this time of year. I’ll be back later with more weather updates…and then catch up with you again early Saturday morning. Aloha for now…Glenn.
I’m keeping the advertising links section open for a little while longer. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link to your business is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your link highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 8-9 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Thursday:
Lihue, Kauai – 83F
Honolulu, Oahu – 87
Kaneohe, Oahu – 83
Kahului, Maui – 87
Hilo, Hawaii – 82
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 85
Temperatures early Friday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Kailua-kona – 74
Hilo airport – 65
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Friday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.00 KAUAI
0.04 MAUNAWILI, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.01 KULA BRANCH STATION, MAUI
0.20 PAHOA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a high pressure system located to the NE of our islands, with a ridge extending from it to another high pressure cell to our WNW. This ridge is located close to the island of Kauai. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category Friday…strengthening some Saturday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
North shore of Oahu
The lighter than normal trade wind pattern will continue through the next couple of days. Low pressure centers to the north of the islands, will keep our trade wind producing high pressure ridge pushed down close to the Aloha state for the time being. This in turn is keeping our local trade wind speeds lighter than normal for this time of year. Wind speeds will range between 5-22 mph for the most part through the early part of the weekend. Then later Saturday into Sunday, the high pressure ridge will nudge further north, allowing the return of gradually strengthening trade winds over the weekend. The latest computer forecast models indicate that the winds will remain close to the climatological norm thereafter for quite a while.
The overlying atmosphere remains dry and stable, which is limiting shower production in all areas. This whole week has been dry, which is typical for the month of June. As the trade winds increase a notch or two starting this weekend, we will likely see a modest increase in incoming showers along the windward sides of the islands…especially on the aBig Island. The leeward sides, which have been exceptionally dry, will remain dry for the foreseeable future. As is often the case during a late spring trade wind weather pattern, the Kona slopes of the Big Island may see a few afternoon or evening showers falling locally. However any way you look at it, the Aloha state will continue to see relatively dry conditions prevailing in almost all areas..
It’s early Thursday evening here in Kula, Maui, as I start this sunset commentary. Day after day now, strings of days in fact, with beautiful weather prevailing. Sunshine galore in most areas today, with just a few, mostly non-rain bearing clouds stacking-up over and around the mountains during the afternoon hours. The main thing for me today, was the successful surgery my father had on his heart. It was actually one of those rather difficult days somehow, sort of like climbing up hill most of the time. The kind of day when there were many more red lights to stop at than usual, in contrast to those lucky days when they all seem to be green! I had to handle some plumbing problems at my Maui Meadows property, and just about everything seemed a little more difficult than usual. Despite all of this, as I sit here in my weather tower at sunset, with the late day sunshine flooding in, I feel good about everything. It sometimes takes days like this to make me fully realize just how good life is. I end this long day, after so many telephone calls to the hospital where my sisters and Mom spent the day, relieved and happy that my Father is expected to feel much better over the coming weeks! I hope you have a great Thursday night! Aloha for now…Glenn.
I’ve opened up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link to your business is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your link highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 7-8 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Wednesday:
Lihue, Kauai – 84F
Honolulu, Oahu – 87
Kaneohe, Oahu – 82
Kahului, Maui – 88
Hilo, Hawaii – 82
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 86
Temperatures early Thursday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 76
Hilo airport – 64
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Thursday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.02 WAILUA, KAUAI
0.16 LULUKU, OAHU
0.06 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.01 KAHOOLAWE
0.23 WEST WAILUAIKI, MAUI
0.44 WAIKII, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a 1025 millibar high pressure system located to the NE of our islands, with a ridge extending from its western flank. This ridge works SW to a point close to the north of Kauai. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Friday…a little stronger in some places during the afternoon hours. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
The harmless chirping Gecko of Hawaii
Photo credit: Pete Orelup
A pleasant light trade wind weather pattern prevails here in the islands. These mostly dry conditions have persisted all week, and should run out through the rest of this week. We have a very dry and stable atmosphere overlying Hawaii now, which is acting to greatly limit shower production from whatever few clouds that are around. There’s been this distinct lack of clouds lately, which means that we’ve had tons of famous Hawaiian sunshine beaming down just about everywhere. The daytime heating of the islands has caused some minor afternoon cloudiness around the mountains, although with not much more than a sprinkle or light showers at best.
Weather maps of the north Pacific Ocean continue to show out of season low pressure systems dominating. These weather charts look more like February or March, than they do June! These gales certainly aren’t rain producers for the Aloha state, although they are indirectly causing our lighter than normal trade winds…and our current dry reality. These low pressure cells are keeping our trade wind producing high pressure systems pushed far south of their normal location. This southern displacement is what’s keeping our local trade winds on the lighter side of the wind spectrum. It will likely take until this weekend before the trade winds finally attain some added strength.
Whatever few showers that do manage to wiggle loose from the base of cumulus clouds, will fall along the windward coasts and slopes. Although with the air mass being just the opposite of shower prone, most rain gauges in the state will continue to be dry. This is actually common during the month of June, which is our driest month of the year. The light trade winds will help to gather some clouds over and around the mountains during the afternoon hours too, where a few drops of rain may occur here and there. The most likely candidate for that moisture would be along the leeward slopes, up above the Kona coast…helping to water those coffee plantations there.
It’s early Wednesday morning here in Kula, Maui. It looks like the start of yet another lovely day here in paradise. I was thinking to myself just yesterday, that it just doesn’t get any better than this, in terms of our local weather conditions. The air quality is near perfect, as the visibilities have been outstanding the last couple of days. The ridges and valleys have stood out with such great clarity. The sky is so blue along with those white puffy clouds, the lush slopes of the mountains so green, and of course the ocean is that magnificent blue. It’s really one of those glorious stretches of favorably inclined weather, the kind that the Chamber of Commerce wishes would last all year long! I may take off work a little early today, as a Neil Young film is playing at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center starting at 5pm. I’ve always loved his music, and have never seen him perform. I’ll be back later though with more weather updates before I go. I hope you have a great Wednesday! Aloha for now…Glenn.
I’ve opened up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link to your business is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your link highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 6-7 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Tuesday:
Lihue, Kauai – 83F
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 83
Kahului, Maui – 84
Hilo, Hawaii – 80
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 86
Temperatures early Wednesday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Kailua-kona – 78
Hilo airport – 68
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Wednesday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.03 WAILUA, KAUAI
0.19 POAMOHO 2, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.15 OHEO GULCH, MAUI
0.20 KEALAKEKUA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing southward displaced high pressure systems located to the WNW, and NE of the islands. connected by a ridge. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Thursday…a little stronger in some places during the afternoon hours. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
West Maui Mountains…from Baldwin Beach
Low pressure systems in the middle latitudes of the north Pacific Ocean, are keeping trade wind producing high pressure systems, with ridges, displaced well south of their normal position for this time of year. The southern location of this elongated zone of high pressure, located about 175 miles north of the island of Kauai now, is helping to keep our local trade winds lighter than usual for early June. We can look for 5-20 mph breezes in most areas, which is barely enough to temper the very warm afternoon temperatures near sea level. Air temperatures are going to be seasonal, although will feel somewhat more muggy than when the trade winds are blowing stronger.
A cloud band, extending from a low pressure system to the NE of the islands, has kept the windward sides of Kauai and Oahu a bit showery lately. Weather maps and satellite imagery show the band of clouds as a trough extending from this very late season low pressure system. Local radar images show that those two northernmost islands have been experiencing a few showers during the last 24 hours. Looking at the rain gauges though, there’s certainly nothing very impressive falling from those clouds. It is rather remarkable that we would be having such a cloud band with any showers this time of year though!
The latest computer forecast models show that we’ll see little change in the light wind regime through this work week. Meanwhile, high pressure aloft over the islands will keep our overlying atmosphere quite dry and stable. We have a modified trade wind weather pattern, mixing it up with a modified convective weather pattern. We’ll see nice mornings, with afternoon clouds developing over and around the mountains, although with just a few showers falling here and there. These late spring conditions will continue through the rest of the week. The trade winds are expected to return this weekend, signaling the return of a more normal trade wind weather pattern then.
It’s early Tuesday evening here in Kula, Maui. It was about as perfect a late spring day as naturally possible, at least in a weather sense. At one point I looked out the window at the Pacific Disaster Center in Kihei, and saw that the West Maui Mountains were completely clear of clouds at mid-day…which is very unusual this time of year. Now, just at sunset, I see that the windwards sides are nearly totally clear, while a few low hanging cumulus clouds surround the flanks of the West Maui Mountains, which isn’t all that common either. The weather is about as good as it gets, really fine without a doubt. I get all these weather inquires asking “when is the best time of year to visit Maui.” I almost always answer: May and June, and then again in October. I typically go further and add: there really isn’t a bad month to visit the islands…truly! I hope you have a great Tuesday night, and will feel moved to come on back again on Wednesday, oh why not, this is totally about the tropics, which we all love! Aloha for now…Glenn.
I’ve opened up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your business highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 5-6 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Monday:
Lihue, Kauai – 82F
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 81
Kahului, Maui – 84
Hilo, Hawaii – 82
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 84
Temperatures early Tuesday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 5 a.m. hour:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 76
Molokai airport – 70
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Tuesday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.04 KAPAHI, KAUAI
0.20 AHUIMANU LOOP, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.19 ULUPALAKUA, MAUI
0.32 HONAUNAU, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a southward displaced high pressure system located to the WNW, with a ridge stretched across the central Pacific…passing about 200 miles north of Kauai. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Weddnesday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
Warm tropical ocean in Hawaii
Low pressure systems in the middle latitudes of the north Pacific Ocean, are keeping trade wind producing high pressure systems, with ridges, displaced well south of their normal position for this time of year. The southern location of this elongated zone of high pressure, just north of the island of Kauai now, is helping to keep our local trade winds lighter than usual for early June. We can look for 5-15 mph breezes in most areas, which is barely enough to temper the very warm afternoon temperatures near sea level. Air temperatures are going to be seasonal, although will feel somewhat more sultry than when the trade winds are more robust.
A cloud band, issuing from a low pressure system to the NE of the islands, is adding a few light showers to the windward sides of Kauai and Oahu. Weather maps and satellite imagery show the band of clouds as a trough extending from this very late season low pressure system. Local radar images show that those two northernmost islands are experiencing a few showers. Looking at the rain gauges though, there’s certainly nothing very impressive falling from those clouds. It is rather remarkable that we would be having such a cloud band with any showers this time of year though. These showers will be dissipating, and aren’t expected to increase in coverage.
The latest computer forecast models show that we’ll see little change in the light wind regime through this work week, and perhaps even into the weekend. Meanwhile, high pressure aloft over the islands will keep our overlying atmosphere quite dry and stable. We have a modified trade wind weather pattern, mixing it up with a modified convective weather pattern. This will manifest as pretty decent weather when all things are considered. We’ll likely see fairly clear mornings, with afternoon clouds developing over and around the mountains, although with just a few showers falling here and there. These late spring conditions will continue through the rest of the week. We may have to wait until early next week to see a normal trade wind pattern returning.
It’s early Monday evening here in Kula, Maui. Most of the clouds around now are hugging tightly to the west and SW slopes of the Haleakala Crater. Glancing over to the windward side near Paia and on out to Haiku, it looks near totally clear. The dark clouds just up the mountain from here, appear threatening, but not dropping many showers…if any. It was a warm day, even up here in Kula, with a high temperature 77.5F degrees. At the moment, just outside the weather tower its a relatively warm 67.8F degrees, while a very warm 83.3F degrees inside. The sun will be setting very soon, when the temperature will take a nose diver down into the high 60F’s soon thereafter. The air is dry, and will bottom-out around 530am Tuesday morning, at around 54F…or perhaps a few degrees cooler. The closest mockingbird, which usually sits atop the tallest Norfolk Pine, is singing his various praises of the day, with yet another fine day under his belt, I mean feathers. As described further up the page, this entire week will be quite dry, and very summer-like, as we head swiftly towards the summer solstice. I hope you have a great Monday night! Aloha for now…Glenn.
By the way, I’ve opened up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although a couple are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link is $50 per month, with a three month minimum. This keeps your business highlighted (on all pages) for three months at just $150. There are a few available slots available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 4-5 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Sunday:
Lihue, Kauai – 83F
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 82
Kahului, Maui – 84
Hilo, Hawaii – 83
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 85
Temperatures early Monday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Lihue, Kauai – 76
Molokai airport – 69
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Monday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.08 HANALEI RIVER, KAUAI
0.05 HAKIPUU MAUKA, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.04 HAIKU, MAUI
0.02 LAUPAHOEHOE, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a southward displaced high pressure system located to the WNW, with a ridge stretched across the central Pacific…passing just to the north of Kauai. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Tuesday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
West Maui
High pressure systems, pushed down further south in latitude than normal, will keep our local trade winds lighter than usual for this time of year. The trade winds won’t disappear altogether, with their cooling and refreshing breezes bringing at least a little relief from the very warm afternoons near the coasts. We find what we could call a modified trade wind weather pattern, with some characteristics of a convective weather pattern thrown into the mix as well. This will manifest in most areas as clear mornings, giving way to cloudy periods during the afternoons…mostly over and around the mountains. We may see a few light showers falling along the windward sides, and from those afternoon convective cumulus clouds here and there too.
None of the above mentioned weather features will keep us from experiencing pleasant weather circumstances in general however. It may feel slightly more hot and humid down close to the beaches, that is before the daytime sea breezes kick in. Those afternoon clouds won’t be dropping much rain, but will certainly be adding some shade, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This weather pattern isn’t that common for this time of year, when we would generally expect at least moderately strong trade winds blowing, with the usual light passing night and morning showers. This lighter than usual brand of trade winds will prevail through the middle of the upcoming week. Climatology would have us believe that we would find strengthening trade winds thereafter.
It’s early Sunday evening here in Kula, Maui. The sunset is just setting up outside. There’s some thin horizontally aligned cirrus clouds to the west…which are destined to become the most beautiful pink. I read a real page turner this weekend, The Dogs of Winter by Kem Nunn. This was a fast paced novel about surfing very large and dangerous waves in the far north coast of California. It was a super relaxing Sunday, one of those rare days that I give myself permission to sink deeply into my sofa, really letting myself pull way back from the work week schedule. I hope you have a great Sunday night! Aloha for now…Glenn.
By the way, I’ve opened up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although some are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link on all my pages is $50 per month, with a three month minimum…keeping your business highlighted for a full three months for just $150. There are a few available slots that are available now. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 3-4 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Saturday:
Lihue, Kauai – 83F
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 83
Kahului, Maui – 87
Hilo, Hawaii – 83
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 85
Temperatures early Sunday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 5 a.m. hour:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 75
Kalaeloa, Oahu – 69
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Sunday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.02 ANAHOLA, KAUAI
0.03 MANOA LYON ARBORETUM, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.07 ULUPALAKUA, MAUI
0.38 HONAUNAU, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing high pressure systems and ridges stretched across the central and eastern Pacific, located well south of their normal latitude zones for this time of year. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Monday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
The end of another wonderful day in the islands
The year 2006 has been an unusual one here in the islands, at least from a weather perspective. The latest weather maps of the north Pacific Ocean, still look more like winter, than this late spring season. We have a very late season low pressure system displaced further south in latitude, than would normally be expected in the summer month of June. The latest computer forecast models continue to suggest that we may see an an unusual cold front brushing the islands of Kauai and Oahu right after the weekend.
To add a little more context here, it would be uncommon to see such a weather feature arriving during May. This makes the arrival of some showers from a frontal cloud band in June…bordering on rare! I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve seen showers arriving from the remnants of a cold front during June. This of course won’t be any major rain event, not by any means. As a matter of fact, there’s always that chance that the thing could stall before arriving…which wouldn’t surprise me at all.
The parent low pressure system for this weak cold front, has pushed our trade wind generating high pressure systems way south now too. These trade wind producers would normally be positioned well north or NE of their current locations…again which seems more like a December or January phenomenon. The close proximity of these high pressure cells will keep our local trade wind speeds lighter than normal for the time being. They will blow in the light category, ramping-up into the lower moderately strong range at times during the next week. The trade winds help to temper the very warm daytime temperatures near the beaches.
With all of that said, and with everything considered and factored in, our local weather will be just fine. True, the trade winds will be softer than normal, but at least they will still be blowing, which is the important thing here. Despite the chance of a few light showers, which won’t be a big deal, most areas of the state will be dry…which is very typical for the month of June. The majority of whatever few showers happen to fall, will end up on the windward sides. This will leave the leeward sides of the islands with plenty of our famous Hawaiian sunshine beaming down.
It’s early Saturday evening here in Kula, Maui. Several large streaks of high cirrus clouds have ridden in over the state, which are in the process of lighting up a soft shade of pink. The day in general was lovely, with ample sunshine to satisfy the most demanding sun worshipper. Just at the moment there’s a strong shaft of sunlight poking through a hole in the clouds over the West Maui Mountains. I often think of this as rays from heaven. The sunset is going to be a special one, as the clouds are growing more and more beautiful by the moment. I think I’d better get out there and take full advantage of this weather spectacle. I hope you have a great Saturday night! I’ll be back in the morning with the next updated weather narrative. Aloha for now…Glenn.
By the way, I’ll be opening up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although some are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link on all my pages is $50 per month, with a three month minimum…keeping your business highlighted for a full three months for just $150. There are two available slots available starting June 3, then one more on June 6th. Please let me know your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 2-3 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Friday:
Lihue, Kauai – 82F
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 82
Kahului, Maui – 85
Hilo, Hawaii – 81
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 84
Temperatures early Saturday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 5 a.m. hour:
Lihue, Kauai – 75
Kahului, Maui – 67
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Saturday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.01 ANAHOLA, KAUAI
0.03 WILSON TUNNEL, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.06 OHEO GULCH, MAUI
0.38 KEALAKEKUA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing high pressure highs and ridges stretched across the Pacific, located well south of their normal latitude zones for this time of year. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Saturday and Sunday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
Gorgeous sunset on the island of Oahu
The year 2006 has been an unusual one here in the islands, at least from a weather perspective. The latest weather maps of the north Pacific Ocean, still look more like winter, than this late spring season. We have very late season low pressure systems displaced further south in latitude, than would normally be expected in the summer month of June. The latest computer forecast models continue to suggest that we’ll see a couple of unusual cold fronts, or more accurately, the tail end of cold fronts, brushing the islands of Kauai and Oahu over the next several days.
To add a little more context here, it would be uncommon to see these weather features arriving during May. This makes the arrival of some showers from a frontal cloud band in June…bordering on rare! I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve seen showers arriving from the remnants of a cold front during June. This of course won’t be any major rain event, not by any means. As a matter of fact, there’s always that chance that the thing could stall before arriving. Although at this point, Kauai and maybe Oahu could see a few light showers Saturday night into Sunday…and then again Monday night into Tuesday.
The parent low pressure systems for these weak cloud bands, have pushed our trade wind generating high pressure systems way south now too. These trade wind producers would normally be positioned well north of their current locations…again which seems more like a December or January phenomenon…than during June for crying out loud. The close proximity of these high pressure cells will keep our local trade wind speeds throttled-down for the time being. They will blow in the light category, notching-up into the lower moderately strong range at times during the next week. The trade winds help to temper the very warm daytime temperatures near the beaches, and without them, it will be feeling a little hotter than usual.
With all of that said, and with everything considered and factored in, our local weather will be just fine. True, the trade winds will be softer than normal, but alas, they will still be blowing, which is the important thing here. Despite the chance of a few light showers, which won’t be a big deal, most areas of the state will be dry…which is very typical for the month of June. So, at least a couple of things are matching would we would expect from a climatological point of view for this time of year. The majority of whatever few showers happen to spill, will land upon the windward sides. This will leave the leeward sides of the islands with plenty of our famous Hawaiian sunshine beaming down.
It’s early Aloha Friday evening here in Kihei, Maui. I just finished work, and once again find myself trying to decide whether to head up the mountain for some skateboarding…or take in the latest film. It’s a film I’ve been looking forward to, called the X-Men: The last stand. I just watched the trailer again, and I think that just pushed me over the edge, which will find me sitting in the theatre, with a medium sized unbuttered box of popcorn in my lap. I just love these types of action packed films, full of special effects! I got word my Father is feeling better, and may get to go home from the hospital on Saturday, which lifts my spirits considerably over what I was experiencing just 24 hours ago. I’d better head out right now, but I will be back first thing Saturday morning with an updated weather narrative for you then. I hope you have a great Friday night! Aloha…Glenn.
By the way, I’ll be opening up the advertising links section again now. Many of the current businesses (on the left hand margin of all pages on this large website) are choosing to continue, although some are dropping out for this next three month period. The cost of placing a hot link on all my pages is $50 per month, with a three month minimum…keeping your business highlighted for a full three months for just $150. There are two available slots available starting June 3, then one more on June 6th. Please let me know your interest by emailing me, or replying in the box below. I can put a link to your business the very same day you let me know you want it. Thanks…Glenn.
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June 1-2 2006
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across Hawaii Thursday:
Lihue, Kauai – 82F
Honolulu, Oahu – 82
Kaneohe, Oahu – 82
Kahului, Maui – 87
Hilo, Hawaii – 82
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 84
Temperatures early Friday morning ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at the 4 a.m. hour:
Lihue, Kauai – 75
Kalaeloa, Oahu – 69
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours (as of Friday morning) on each of the major islands, including:
0.00 KAUAI
0.02 WILSON TUNNEL, OAHU
0.00 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.00 MAUI
0.11 KEALAKEKUA, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map…showing a pressure centers, with their associated ridges, stretched out across the Pacific, located well south of their normal latitude zones for this time of year. This will keep the trade winds blowing, but mostly in the light category through Saturday. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those funny weather symbols mean.
Hawaii’s Mountains – Here’s a link to the live webcam on the summit of near 14,000 foot Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tallest peak on the island of Maui is the Haleakala Crater, which is near 10,000 feet in elevation. These two webcams are available during the daylight hours here in the islands…and when there’s a big moon rising just after sunset for an hour or two! Plus, during the nights and early mornings you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise too…depending upon cloud conditions.
Satellite Images – To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with the Infrared Satellite Image of the islands to see all the clouds around the state during the day and night. This next image is one that gives close images of the islands only during the daytime hours, and is referred to as a Close-up visible image. This next image shows a larger view of the Pacific…giving perspective to the wider ranging cloud patterns in the Pacific Ocean…out from the islands. To help you keep track of where any showers may be around the islands, here’s the latest animated radar image.
Tropical Cyclone Activity – The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30…while the central Pacific runs from June 1 through November 30. The latest storm information for eastern Pacific can be found by clicking here. A storm tracking map can be found by clicking here. For the central Pacific, the latest information can be found by clicking here.
Aloha Paragraphs
An incredible sunset from Kaanapali Beach, Maui
A pleasant late spring trade wind weather pattern persists here in the islands. High pressure both at the surface and aloft remains anchored nearby. We can think of this as descending air over and around the Aloha state. Typically, when air is subsiding, we find fair weather conditions. This is in contrast to when we have rising air, in association with a low pressure system…which often brings cloudy and showery weather conditions. The presence of high pressure so close, is keeping our trade winds lighter than normal, and our local clouds much less shower prone than normal too.
The trade winds won’t be slipping away completely by any means, although will be lighter than what we usually see this time of year. The latest computer forecast model output keeps our trade winds blowing in the light to locally moderate range through the next week. Applying numbers here, we can look for 5-22 mph trade winds in general. Balmy breezes might be another apt way of describing their character. These will provide at least some cooling and refreshing aspect to our local weather, keeping the coconut palm trees swaying during the days.
The overlying atmosphere is very dry and stable. This simply means that we have been dry, and will continue to be dry for another couple of days. There have been clouds around, especially during the afternoon hours, but they haven’t been able to drop anything wet. Just about every rain gauge in the state of Hawaii has been dry, dry, dry most of this week. What few brief little showers that have been able to wiggle loose from the base of those few clouds, have been meager at best. We may see a modest increase in showers this weekend along the windward sides, and then around Tuesday and Wednesday of next week…although they certainly won’t be any gully washers!
It’s early Thursday evening here in Kula, Maui. It was sunny all day down at the beaches, great for getting that cherished tan. Clouds gathered over and around the mountains during afternoon, although few if any showers fell from their dark bases. At the moment, here in my weather tower, I’m feeling slightly cool, with low hanging fog in the area. It’s totally cloudy now, although I can see the sunset flooding the lowlands down below with warm sunshine. The truth is that I’m feeling sad, not only for my Dad who is back in the hospital, but for my Mom, and my sisters and brother, who share in the grief around my ailing Father. I’m not going to go on and on about this situation, although it is an influence. It’s not business as usual…as I see in no uncertain terms, that life changes. Life is on going, and includes everything, the living and the dying of all forms of life. I’m hopeful though, ever hopeful that life will continue. My Father is getting the very best treatment, the very best care, with a loving wife keeping a close and caring eye on her husband of 60 years. Wind chimes singing as warm tears roll down my cheeks this evening. I send out healing and caring feelings towards all those people in the world who need them, from Mother Maui. Aloha for now…Glenn.
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