Hawaiian Islands weather details & Aloha paragraphs
Posted by GlennApril 1-2 2008
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Tuesday:
Lihue, Kauai – 81
Honolulu, Oahu – 85
Kaneohe, Oahu – 79
Kahului, Maui – 83
Hilo, Hawaii – 80
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 83
Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon:
Honolulu, Oahu – 82F
Molokai airport – 77
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours on each of the major islands, as of Tuesday afternoon:
0.51 MOUNT WAIALEALE, KAUAI
0.39 SOUTH FORK KAUKONAHUA, OAHU
0.05 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.42 PUU KUKUI, MAUI
0.20 HONAUNAU, BIG ISLAND
Weather Chart – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map. A 1034 millibar high pressure system is located to the north-northwest of Hawaii, with a 1012 millibar low pressure system located to the NNE. The winds will begin from the ENE, and veer around to the NE and perhaps even NNE through the next several days.
Satellite and Radar 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.
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.
Aloha Paragraphs
A great little table to set a cup of coffee down on
in the morning, or a glass of wine at sunset!
Photo Credit: flikr.com
There will be periodic increases in showers along the windward sides of the islands through the rest of this week. Meanwhile, the leeward sides will remain dry in most cases, except in Kona, on the
Gusty trade winds will give way to slightly lighter winds Wednesday through Friday…then boost up again this weekend. Weather maps show a 1030 millibar high pressure system north of Hawaii Tuesday evening. This high pressure cell, or one like it, will provide trade winds through the next week. Those typically windiest areas will see strong and gusty conditions, especially during the afternoon hours. The winds remain strong enough now, that small craft wind advisory flags will be needed in just those windiest areas in the southern part of the state.
It’s Tuesday evening as I begin writing this last paragraph of today’s narrative. To the casual observer, our weather will change little during the rest of the week. Those living along the windward sides will see the most obvious shifts, which will include off and on passing shower areas arriving. A low pressure system to the northeast of the islands, will spin out cloud bands in our direction. Here’s a looping satellite image, so we can keep track of those showery clouds that will move our way on the trade winds. That rather impressive swath of high cirrus clouds, to the south and south of the Big Island, seem to be moving away from the islands at the moment. ~~~ Towards the weekend, a low pressure system may form close enough to Hawaii, that the trade wind showers may be enhanced then. Once again, the windward sides will receive the bulk of this incoming moisture. The leeward sides, will find abundant sunshine beaming down during the days, with a full sky of stars available for the viewing at night. By the way, a lovely crescent moon is appearing in our early morning hours, before sunrise. ~~~ Tuesday was a glorious day, that is if you like mostly clear and sunny weather…and who doesn’t! I’ll be back very early Wednesday morning with your next new weather narrative from paradise. I hope you have a great Tuesday night until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.
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Hands-only CPR calls for uninterrupted chest presses — 100 a minute — until paramedics take over or an automated external defibrillator is available to restore a normal heart rhythm. This action should be taken only for adults who unexpectedly collapse, stop breathing and are unresponsive. The odds are that the person is having cardiac arrest — the heart suddenly stops — which can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems. In such a case, the victim still has ample air in the lungs and blood and compressions keep blood flowing to the brain, heart and other organs.
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