First Alert Forecast: Easing to regular trade winds

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii is experiencing strong trade winds. Itʻs like a giant fan that’s been turned on and pointed at the islands. A high-pressure system (basically an area of dense air) about 950 miles north of Hawaii is creating this windy situation.

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View the latest weather conditions here.

This Weekend: The winds will chill out a little but stay breezy. Think of it like turning the fan down from high to medium. The high-pressure system will weaken slightly but stay strong enough to keep things windy through Memorial Day. The wind will make it feel cooler than the actual temperature!

⚠️ Small Craft Advisory: In effect through Sunday morning — basically, if you’re thinking about boating or water sports, this is a “stay out of the water” warning. It’ll likely continue for some areas through mid-week.

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Surf Report:

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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