First Alert Forecast: A possible cyclone is heading toward the state, time to get prepared

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Trade winds will continue through much of the week with a high-pressure system far to the northeast.

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Showers will be limited to windward and mauka neighborhoods; rainfall totals will be light to moderate. A potential area for tropical development remains about 1100 miles east-southeast of the islands.

Computer models are pointing to possible stormy weather over the weekend, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty. At this time, it’s best to prepare for windy and rainy conditions starting Friday.

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Elevated wave heights are expected for south and west shores. A near advisory-level south swell is due on Wednesday. A sizeable east swell is likely later in the week, produced by the disturbance to our east.

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