Hawaiian Islands weather details & Aloha paragraphs
Posted by GlennJanuary 9-10 2008
Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Wednesday:
Lihue, Kauai – 78
Honolulu, Oahu – 82
Kaneohe, Oahu – 78
Kahului, Maui – 80
Hilo, Hawaii – 81
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – 82
Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level at 4 a.m. Thursday morning:
Kaneohe, Oahu – 74F
Kahului, Maui – 64
Precipitation Totals – The following numbers represent the largest precipitation totals (inches) during the last 24 hours on each of the major islands, as of Thursday morning:
0.05 MOLOAA DAIRY, KAUAI
0.14 POAMOHO 2, OAHU
0.01 MOLOKAI
0.00 LANAI
0.00 KAHOOLAWE
0.11 HANA AIRPORT, MAUI
0.10 PIIHONUA, BIG ISLAND
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.
Weather Chart – A 1028 millibar high pressure system far to the ENE of Hawaii…has its associated ridge located north of Kauai. Our local winds will remain light, as a deep low pressure system NW of the islands, keeps the ridge down close to the islands. Our winds will be light east to southeast Thursday and Friday. Here’s the latest (automatically updated) weather map. Here’s a Weather Map Symbol page for clarification about what all those weather symbols mean on the map.
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.
Extra large surf pounding the Hawaiian Islands…
photo credit: Konaboy
It’s Wednesday evening here in the islands, as I begin writing this last paragraph of today’s narrative. Our gorgeous winter weather conditions will hang on through the rest of the work week. We’re beginning to see a bit more moisture filtering into the Hawaiian Island weather picture though. At the same time, we’re starting to see a somewhat cooler air mass moving over the Aloha state at high altitudes of the atmosphere as well. The combination of these two influences will prompt whatever clouds that are around…to be slightly more shower prone than they have been lately. Although, with that said, our local weather will continue to be generally on the dry side. ~~~ The big news here in the islands, is now taking place in the marine environment. This front page weather story has to do with a large swell train of waves rolling now breaking along our north and northwest facing beaches and reefs. The NWS forecast office in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for this dangerously large surf event. Please be careful when you go near the ocean in those areas exposed to this extra large swell…we don’t want to lose anyone. The reason I say this, is because high surf is our #1 natural hazard in Hawaii. ~~~ Meanwhile, on the leeward beaches, where the largest number of visitor resorts are located, that surf won’t be a problem, with the only danger for the most part, being the chance of a sun burn! ~~~ I’ll be back with your next new weather narrative very early Thursday morning, have a great Wednesday night! Aloha for now…Glenn.
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