First Alert Forecast: Partly cloudy skies with trade showers today

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Partly cloudy skies with trades showers; windward and mauka showers moving leeward at times. Enjoy this weather today and tomorrow; it will start to change Friday night into the weekend.

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What’s happening this weekend: A weather system is moving toward Hawaii and will arrive Friday evening. Here’s what that means for you:

Showers will increase — especially Friday through Monday, with the heaviest rain hitting windward areas and higher elevations (where moisture gets forced up the mountains)

It’ll feel muggy — humidity will spike into the low 70s, and winds will be lighter than usual. Western islands get hit first (Friday), then the rain shifts east by Sunday-Monday.

Expect wet commutes and outdoor plans might get rained on this weekend. Hiking trails will be slippery and visibility could be poor. If you’re planning beach time, expect lighter winds.

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South shore stays small, East shores rough because of the bump in the trades. North shore is 6-8 today and west sides will be 3-5.

NOTE: High tides will reach about 3 feet; this means rough conditions along the shoreline in the afternoons. Avoid rocky/low lying coastal areas during afternoon high tides.

Download the HNN Weather app from the Apple App Store or Google Play for the latest updates from your First Alert Weather Team: chief meteorologist Jennifer Robbins, meteorologist Drew Davis, and weather anchors Guy Hagi, Ben Gutierrez, and Billy V.

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