June 9-16, 2010

Glenn is on vacation from June 9th through the 16th…he will resume updating this page when he returns. There is additional information in the Aloha Paragraphs below.


Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Wednesday afternoon:

Lihue, Kauai –  83
Honolulu, Oahu –  87
Kaneohe, Oahu –  82
Kaunakakai, Molokai – 84
Kahului, Maui – 87 
Hilo, Hawaii –   81
Kailua-kona –   84

Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level around the state – and on the highest mountains as of 5pm Wednesday:

Barking Sands, Kauai – 85
Hilo, Hawaii – 77

Haleakala Crater, Maui –            52 (near 10,000 feet on Maui)
Mauna Kea summit, Big Island – 45 (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 Wednesday afternoon:

.94 Mount Waialaele, Kauai  
.04 Oahu Forest NWR, Oahu
.00 Molokai 
.00 Lanai
.00 Kahoolawe
.12 Oheo Gulch, Maui
.46 Kawainui Stream, Big Island

Marine Winds – Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map showing high pressure systems far to the northeast and northwest of the islands. This will keep moderately strong trade winds blowing through Friday.

Satellite and Radar Images: To view the cloud conditions we have here in Hawaii, please use the following satellite links, starting off with this 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.

Tropical Cyclone activity in the eastern and central Pacific – Here’s the latest weather information coming out of the National Hurricane Center, covering the eastern north Pacific. You can find the latest tropical cyclone information for the central north Pacific (where Hawaii is located) by clicking on this link to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Here’s a tracking map covering both the eastern and central Pacific Ocean. A satellite image, which shows the entire ocean area between Hawaii and the Mexican coast…can be found here. Of course, as we know, our hurricane season won’t begin again until June 1st here in the central Pacific.

 Aloha Paragraphs

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Hawaiian Paradise

 

 

Our local trade winds have calmed down as we’ve gotten into this new work week. Here’s a weather map, so that you may keep track of the pressure configurations here in the Pacific Ocean. The expectations are that our trade winds will continue well into the future, certainly through the period that I am away on vacation. The trade winds blow on average 91% of the time during the month of June. 



Showers carried our way on the trade winds will bring a few showers to the windward sides, although nothing unusual is indicated. Here is a satellite image so that you can keep track of the clouds around the islands. Here is a looping radar image to keep abreast of where any moisture may be falling. The computer models don’t suggest any rainy periods over the next few days. June is the driest month of the year, so generally dry weather will continue. 



I will be in California visiting my family the 9th of June…returning to the islands on the 16th. My Mom just turned 88 years old, while my Dad has his 88th birthday soon too. My brother is flying in from Texas for the occasion, while one of my sisters lives at home…and the other lives in the general area. So, this will be a great family reunion! I’ll come back online occasionally, to check back in and let you know what’s going on in Long Beach. I’ll keep an eye on the weather in Hawaii too, and if something other than the common trade winds, with a few windward showers happens, I’ll say a few words about that too. Otherwise, I’ll fly back to Maui the afternoon of the 16th, and will get right back into updating this website on a daily basis then. ~~~ You may get the daily forecasts for each of the islands by going to the upper left hand corner of any page on this website – they will remain current. I’ll catch up with you again once I get to California. Aloha for now…Glenn.

Friday, June 10th, hi everyone, made it Long Beach, having a great time with my family. My brother and I have a long list of things that we’ve determined that need our attention. We’re working our way through these items, and are enjoying each other’s company while doing the work. My sister gets home later from work, and my other sister is coming over with her husband, and her daughter is joining us too around then as well. I’m getting take out food for us, and I’m sure we’ll have a great visit. Glancing quickly at the weather back in Hawaii, it looks like the trade winds are still going strongly, along with generally dry weather. The models point out a possible increase in showers, especially along the windward sides of the islands Friday night, with another possible increase in showers Sunday afternoon or evening into Tuesday coming up. The weather here in southern California is great, with quite a few clouds, and abnormally cool weather for this time of year…great for working outside. I’ll catch up with you in a day or two, trust things are going well for all of you until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.

Sunday, June 12th, hi again, just got back from a long walk with my Mom early this morning. It’s funny that my sister’s two cats follow us up to the end of the block, a long block, and then wait in the bushes until we come by to pick them up on the way back. Yesterday was another productive day, as my brother and I, along with my other sister’s husband, all fixed the back fence, which was leaning over. The job entailed getting cement, and a post hole digger, and all sorts of other things. The fence looks straight again, and my Mom and Dad are very happy that the fence doesn’t lean over into the neighbors driveway now. My brother likes to drive out early in the morning, each morning, and get coffee and donuts, while he drives down to the beach and looks around. He lives in Texas now, so it brings back fond memories of when he used to live here in Long Beach. He and I have lots of fun throwing the ball back and forth to each other in the driveway each day…just like we used to do way back when. We still have lots of things to accomplish before we head out on Wednesday, so we’ll be at it again today. I’ll likely come back another time or two before I fly back to Maui, take care of yourselves. Aloha, Glenn


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Wednesday, June 16th, just wrapping up the last few things before heading back to Maui. Since I wrote last, lots of activity on the home front. My brother and I have worked our way through the list of things that we had determined needed doing. He flies back to Houston, Texas today, while I fly back to Maui. I have what’s called a super shuttle coming to the house here in Long Beach to pick me up, and drop me off at the Los Angeles airport. As hard as it is to leave the family, it will be good to be home, get back to work in Kihei Thursday morning. I see that there may be a new tropical cyclone or two, developing in the eastern Pacific over the next day or two, I’ll write more about that when I get back to Kula. I’d better get to having a quick breakfast, and pack up now. I’ll catch up with you again later today, from my home computer. I hope you have a great Wednsday until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.