Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Friday afternoon:
Lihue, Kauai – 83
Honolulu, Oahu – 86
Kaneohe, Oahu – 80
Kahului, Maui – 89
Hilo, Hawaii – 83
Kailua-kona – 86
Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level – and on the highest mountains…at 6 p.m. Friday evening:
Barking Sands, Kauai – 84F
Hilo, Hawaii – 75
Haleakala Crater – 48 (near 10,000 feet on Maui)
Mauna Kea summit – 37 (near 14,000 feet on the Big Island)
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours on each of the major islands, as of Friday afternoon:
2.37 Mount Waialeale, Kauai
1.69 Poamoho 2, Oahu
0.07 Molokai
0.02 Lanai
0.00 Kahoolawe
0.64 West Wailuaiki, Maui
1.42 Glenwood, Big Island
Marine Winds – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map shows a 1031 millibar high pressure system to the northeast of the islands, with a ridge extending from the western flank of this high…into the area north and northwest of Kauai. The trade winds will remain active Saturday and Sunday.
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. Finally, here’s a looping IR satellite image, making viewable the clouds around the islands 24 hours a day. 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 weather conditions.
Aloha Paragraphs
South swell waves…on our leeward beaches
As I noted at the top this page, and on the other forecast pages as well, I’ll be in California for the next two weeks. I have some business to take care of, in terms of a very close friend’s health issue, and then will visit my parents after that. This trip came on short notice, and won’t be a vacation, in the traditional sense of the word.
Since it’s the month of June, the driest month of the year here in the islands, I anticipate generally fine weather conditions to prevail in my absence…with the trade winds dominating for the most part.
You will be able to find current weather forecasts on a daily basis, by going to the upper left hand margin on any page of this website…and clicking on the island you want to see about.
I wish everyone well, and look forward to being back with you here in Hawaii. I may find the time to check back in during my time away, and if so…will write a few words on this page then. Aloha for now…Glenn.
Friday, June 19th – Hello everyone, after a very stressful, yet intimate visit with my sick friend in northern California…I’ve flown down to my parents house in southern California now. I just watered all my Mom’s roses, and other flowers in the backyard, and will soon go with my Dad to his various doctor’s appointments. I’ll likely check back in with you later in the day. I hope all of you are doing well! ~~~ It’s been a good day, warm weather, just hanging around with my Mom and Dad. We did a little weeding, and are now about to have a nice dinner together. I’m sipping on a Boonville Brewing Company, Anderson Valley, India Pale Ale (IPA). My Dad is watching Tiger Woods playing golf on the television. ~~~ I see that the Hawaiian Islands are having gusty trade winds, with the top gust Friday afternoon, being registered at Maalaea Bay, Maui…at almost 50 mph! I’ll check back in with you again on Saturday. Have a good one until then, Aloha…Glenn.
Saturday, June 20th – Hi from Long Beach, with just one more day until Father’s Day. I took a nice long walk this morning, then came back and had breakfast with my Mom. A wonderful thing happened after that, as it began to drizzle, wetting the area to the point of dripping off the eaves and leaves. My Mom and I sat outside in the patio with the two cats, drinking coffee, and enjoyed some quiet conversation in the cool morning air. My Dad just got up, so I’ll go in and sit with him now. We plan on having a nice fish dinner this evening, and will come back online at some point today, to say hello again. I see that Maalaea Bay, Maui, is already gusting up over 30 mph fairly early this morning. ~~~ Small craft wind advisories have been pared back a little during the afternoon hours in the marine environment…in the islands. The breezy trade winds are still on the gusty side late Saturday afternoon, with the top gust 45 mph at Maalaea Bay. ~~~ My parents and I sat out in the patio this evening and sipped on a glass or two of red wine, celebrating Father’s Day a little early. Here’s wishing all you Father’s a great day coming up. I’ll be back on Sunday, have a great Saturday night until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.
Father’s Day – Southern California, or at least here in Long Beach, dawned mostly clear and relatively warm Sunday. This was one of the first days that I’ve been able to spend with my Dad on his special day in a long time. My Mom and I prepared a nice breakfast for him, followed by a pastry and a cup of coffee. We’ve been watching lots of golf on the TV, which is unique for me…as I don’t even own a set at home. ~~~ Looking at the information for the Hawaiian Islands Sunday morning, it looks to be still rather windy. The strongest gust that was happening Sunday morning, was 45 mph at South Point, on the Big Island…while Maalaea Bay on Maui wasn’t far behind at 43 mph. Happy Father’s Day, and welcome to the first first offical day of summer too! Aloha, Glenn
Monday, June 22 – Good morning, woke up a bit earlier than the last few days, after a good nights sleep. My parent’s and I watched a good film last night, one from many, many years ago. It’s a bit cloudy this morning along the coast, with cooler temperatures in general, across all of southern California. My parents are still sleeping, so I’m typing very quickly, before going out for an early morning walk. I’ve already let the cats out of the garage, brought the newspaper in the house, and drank two full glasses of water. ~~~ Checking in with the islands, I see that the name of the game is still the strong and gusty trade winds, on this first full day of summer 2009. The small craft advisories, in the marine environment, are now extended across the entire state again, with the strongest gust at 345am (HST) Monday morning, being reported on the small island of Kahoolawe…with a 38 mph gust.
Tuesday, June 23 – Up early here in southern California, woke up after a good night’s sleep, and finally crawled out of bed at a little before 6am. The first thing I did was let the cats out of the garage, and then took a brisk walk around the neighborhood. It’s cloudy this morning in Long Beach, with the typical low clouds coming inland from off the ocean. I’ll wait for my Mom to get up at around 7am, and then hang out with her, while she makes coffee and breakfast. I head back to Maui tomorrow, and already she’s telling me how much they will miss my being home on this visit. I’ll miss them too of course! ~~~ Turning our attention towards Hawaii’s weather Tuesday, we find those gusty trade winds continuing, along with windward showers. The showers will increase some later this week, while the trade winds decrease a touch…with a rising south swell along our leeward beaches. ~~~ Tuesday was yet another lovely day here in Long Beach, as they have been each day of my visit. I had a good day working with my Mom out in the backyard, trimming, pruning, and cutting. We did various shopping chores during the afternoon, and then all three of us sat out and had a small glass of wine before dinner. Tomorrow, on Wednesday, finds me flying back to Maui. I hope you have a great Tuesday night wherever you happen to be reading from! Aloha…Glenn.
Wednesday, June 24 – Hi everyone, up before 6am again this morning, getting the two lap, brisk walk around the school done first thing. Brought the newspaper in, let the cats out, and found cloudy skies above as usual during the month of June. I’ll be with my Mom and Dad this morning, having breakfast, coffee, and packing for my flight to San Francisco, and then on to Kahului, Maui. My Mom and I just walked to a post box to mail a card, and her cats (Mr. & Missy) walked with us down the street (10 houses), and waited in the bushes until we came walking back by…so cute! It will be tough leaving Long Beach, and my parents, just like it was rough leaving my good friend, who is sick in northern California, for the trip down here. At any rate, this is a travel day, and by tonight around 730pm, I’ll be back home in the islands after a two week trip to the mainland. ~~~ By the way, there’s no end in sight for the trade winds in Hawaii, and there should be somewhat heavier showers over the next 2-3 days. I’ll catch up with you again soon, on Thursday from Kula, Maui. Be well everyone, Aloha…Glenn.
Thursday, June 25 – I’m back on Maui, got in last night. I’m happy to have returned, after a mainland trip that accomplished many things that I needed to do. I woke up so early this morning, as my body clock is still three hours ahead. I layed in bed in the dark, and went over what I had just done, finally getting up to meditate. I went for a good early walk, and then got back into bed, as it was still early, and a bit cool up here in Kula. I’ll resume my daily updates soon, and looking out the window this morning, the day is starting off in a really nice way. I had a friend call a few minutes ago, who told me that it rained hard last night in Haiku, over on the windward side. Again, I’ll come online again today, in order to get this website going again. ~~~ I finally had a chance to assimilate my recent trip to the mainland today, and quite honestly, it left me feeling a bit depressed. I feel reasonably good about my parents, but my friend in northern California is fighting stage 4 lung cancer, and I feel very concerned. I felt like I gave so much of myself while away, that the next couple of days I will have to pull it together in my life, and get ready for work starting Monday. It rained today here in Kula, which was the first rain since I left for California. I enjoyed just staying quiet, and letting the big picture sink in for the day. Just when it seemed that I was feeling about all that I could, I got news of the death of Michael Jackson, whose music I’ve loved for so many years, geez! I’ll be back again on Friday with a bit more about the weather here in Hawaii, as I acclimatize myself to the tropics again slowly. I hope you have a great Thursday night! Aloha…Glenn.
Friday, June 26 – This will be the last day that I use the format on this page, returning to my regular updates and narratives, centered more specifically on the weather conditions here in the islands…starting Saturday. I’m starting to get used to being back in the islands now, normalizing so to speak. I plan on going down to the beach this morning, taking a long walk, and jumping in the ocean, and maybe do a little putting at the Spreckelsville Country Club too. ~~~ The trade winds continue to dominate in this early summer weather pattern. There appears to be little change on the horizon in this regard, at least through the first half of the upcoming work week. The usual windward biased showers will continue, while the leeward sides will generally have lots of sunshine…along with those larger than normal south swell waves breaking. ~~~ What a great day Friday it has been, hanging out with my neighbors, going putting at the putting green in Spreckesville, and finally to Baldwin Beach near Paia. The sun was warm, and the trade winds were blowing steadily. The ocean was slightly cool, but felt warm already after just a minutes or so of being in the water. I’m about ready to go have dinner with my friends next door, sitting out on the deck, followed by a good film. They have a rather large TV screen, so it will be good to watch. I believe the film is called Across the Universe, featuring lots of Beatles music. ~~~ I’ll catch up with you again Saturday morning, when this page will be reverted back to its regular form. I hope you have a great Friday night until then! Aloha…Glenn.
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